Master Scheduler

Vertiv; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Austin, TX is seeking a skilled Master Production Scheduler to lead the creation and maintenance of the master production schedule. The role requires balancing forecast, inventory targets, and customer requirements to ensure on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with production control, operations, procurement, and sales to resolve schedule issues and optimize material flow. Ideal candidates have strong analytics, Excel proficiency, and experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management and supply chain operations in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to develop and manage master production schedules balancing demand, inventory targets and capacity.
• Analytical, problem-solving, data-driven decision making.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross-functional collaboration.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule based on forecast, inventory objectives, and customer requests.
• Review and ensure that the production requirement dates and customer delivery schedules are in sync.
• Highlight significant issues of delayed customer shipments, production problems, inventory shortages, and current status to management daily.
• Coordinate solutions to schedule issues with production control and operations to ensure on-time delivery.
• Utilize forecasting techniques to manage manufacturing contracts with key customers on high volume products.
• Facilitate daily production meetings to supply information on material status and ship dates.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control procurement activities.
• Analyze delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and report findings to management.
• Utilize negotiation and procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
• Work with Receiving to ensure proper supplies arrive and are entered correctly into the system.
• Maintain surveillance over inventory to support production and sales efforts.
• Maintain procedures that offer basic guidelines and a framework for supplier relationships.
• Study workflow and sequence of operations to recommend process improvements.
• Write and implement standard work instructions and train personnel.
• Participate in VOS activities.

Skills

Master production scheduling

Capacity planning

Inventory management

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

APS tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule based on forecast, inventory objectives, and customer requests.
• Review and ensure that the production requirement dates and customer delivery schedules are in sync.
• Highlight significant issues of delayed customer shipments, production problems, inventory shortages, and current status to management daily.
• Coordinate solutions to any schedule issues with production control and operations teams to ensure on‑time delivery of product.
• Utilize forecasting techniques and experience to manage manufacturing contracts with key customers on high volume products.
• Facilitate daily production meetings to supply information on the status of material and provide ship dates.
• Plan, organize, direct, and control activities related to the procurement function.
• Analyze delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and report findings to management.
• Utilize appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques and manage procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
• Work closely with the Receiving department to ensure proper supplies arrive and are electronically received correctly into the system.
• Maintain surveillance over inventory to assure good asset management and sufficient inventory to satisfy company production and sales efforts.
• Maintain procedures that offer minimum guidelines describing the basic functions of the department and provide a framework for relationships with suppliers.
• Study workflow and sequence of operations in the department and recommend process improvements.
• Write and implement standard work instructions for the department, train all personnel, and monitor effectiveness.
• Participate actively in VOS activities.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, and supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to develop and manage master production schedules that balance customer demand, inventory targets, and production capacity.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills with a data‑driven approach.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Operations, Production, Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, and Leadership teams.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and drive results with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, resolve scheduling conflicts, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of inventory control practices, forecasting methodologies, and supply chain performance metrics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Master Production Scheduling, Production Control, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing Planning.
• Experience in a high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proven experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems, Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) tools, and capacity planning systems.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) preferred.
• Experience with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, and inventory optimization processes.
• Demonstrated success in improving schedule attainment, inventory performance, customer service levels, and overall operational efficiency.

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