Master Scheduler

Vertiv Co; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Co is seeking a Master Production Scheduler to develop and maintain the master production schedule, balancing forecast, inventory targets, and customer requests. You will coordinate with production control and the operations team to ensure on-time delivery of products and manage procurement activities.

The role requires strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and the ability to collaborate across Operations, Sales, and Customer Service.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
• Proven ability to balance customer demand, inventory targets, and production capacity.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• Excellent communication across Operations, Production, Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, and Leadership teams.
• APICS/ASCM certification preferred.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule based on forecast, inventory objectives, and customer requests.
• Review and ensure that production requirement dates and customer delivery schedules are in sync.
• Highlight significant issues of delayed shipments, production problems, inventory shortages and 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 share status of material and ship dates.
• Plan, organize, direct and control procurement activities.
• Analyze delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and report findings.

Skills

Master scheduling

Inventory management

Forecasting / demand planning

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

APS tools

Capacity planning systems

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule based on forecast, inventory objectives, and customer requests
• Reviews and ensures that the production requirement dates and customer delivery schedules are in sync
• Highlights significant issues of delayed customer shipments, production problems, inventory shortages and current status to management daily
• Coordinates solutions to any schedule issues with production control and operations team to ensure on-time delivery of product
• Utilizes forecasting techniques and experiences to manage manufacturing contracts with key customers on high volume products.
• Facilitates daily production meetings to supply information on the status of material and provides ship dates
• Plans, organizes, directs and controls activities related to the procurement function
• Analyzes delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and report findings to management
• Utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques and manages procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
• Works closely with Receiving department to ensure proper supplies arrived and electronically received correctly into system
• Maintain surveillance over inventory to assure good asset management and sufficient inventory to satisfy company production and sales effort
• Maintain procedures which will offer minimum guidelines describing the basic functions of the department and will provide a framework for relationships with suppliers to the company
• Studies work flow and sequence of operations in the department and recommends process improvements.
• Writes and implements standard work instructions for the department, trains all personnel and monitors for 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.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Up to 10%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
• Promote Transparent & Open Communication

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.