Master Scheduler

Gd Energy Products, Llc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

401K matching

Paid holidays

Sick days

Medical/dental/vision

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

GD Energy Products is seeking a Master Scheduler to develop and optimize the master production schedule in Fort Worth, TX. You will align forecasts, production planning, and material flow with sales and operations goals to maximize service levels and inventory performance.

The role requires strong scheduling knowledge, ERP/MRP proficiency (SAP), and collaboration across Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Procurement to support continuous improvement and efficient manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field (Business, Supply Chain, Ops)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for advanced roles
• APICS CPIM/CSCP or similar certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule balancing demand, capacity, and inventory.
• Analyze forecasts, historical demand, and trends to improve forecast accuracy.
• Plan and track monthly shipping to meet delivery requirements.
• Coordinate schedules based on orders, material availability, labor, and capacity.
• Monitor material movement and adjust schedules for delays or shortages.
• Support S&OP processes and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Data accuracy

Communication

Excel

SAP experience

S&OP knowledge

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Master Scheduler

Department: Buyer

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Fort Worth, TX - Pumps

Reporting To: Geovanna Serrano Santiago

Description

GD Energy Products – New Name, Same Legacy

The company you have known as Gardner Denver High Pressure Solutions has a new name – GD Energy Products. Now for more than 160 years, we have made it our business to lead the industry with unmatched products and services; and I can promise that while our identity may change, deep down, who we are as a company never will.

GD Energy Products is looking for a Master Scheduler to work in Fort Worth, TX.

When joining GD Energy Products, you will be eligible for many of our competitive benefits, including: vacation, 401K matching, paid holidays, sick days, full medical/dental/vision benefits, short/long term disability, maternity/paternity leave and many more!

Job Summary

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the master production schedule to support customer demand, production efficiency, and inventory objectives. This position manages forecasts, production planning, and material flow to maximize customer service, inventory performance, and manufacturing capacity. The Master Scheduler collaborates closely with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Procurement to ensure production plans align with business goals and may support or lead the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an accurate master production schedule that balances customer demand, production capacity, inventory levels, and resource availability.
• Analyze customer forecasts, historical demand, and sales trends to develop production plans and improve forecast accuracy.
• Plan, monitor, and track monthly shipping objectives while ensuring production schedules support customer delivery requirements.
• Coordinate production schedules based on customer orders, material availability, labor resources, equipment capacity, and operational priorities.
• Monitor material movement throughout the manufacturing process and adjust schedules to address production delays, material shortages, or changing customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Production, Customer Service, Sales, and Operations to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure material availability.
• Optimize inventory levels by balancing raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods while minimizing excess inventory.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to maintain accurate production schedules, inventory transactions, and planning data.
• Generate reports and analyze production, inventory, and scheduling performance to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning, scheduling accuracy, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in or lead Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (S&OP) activities as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret demand forecasts and translate them into executable production plans.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and adapt quickly in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes is preferred.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in production scheduling, production planning, inventory control, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is required.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or similar professional certification is preferred.
• Experience using SAP or comparable ERP/MRP systems is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Ability to occasionally walk through manufacturing and warehouse environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees throughout office and production areas.
• May occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional travel between company facilities or suppliers may be required.

GD Energy Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, as well as any other characteristic protected by applicable law, regulation or local ordinance. For more information about your rights under the law, see EEOC.