Master Scheduler

Brady Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave & family planning

Job summary

Brady Corporation in Milwaukee seeks a Master Scheduler to own planning across multiple product lines. You will manage forecasts, master data in SAP, and production schedules to meet customer service targets.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Engineering, Accounting, and HR to optimize load leveling, inventory levels, and new product introductions. Strong communication and problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field required.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience with forecasting and MRP.
• Strong communication, presentation and problem solving skills.
• Ability to lead a project team and manage shifting priorities.
• Proficiency in SAP planning and production functionality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet customer service targets.
• Improve metrics like inventory turnover, lead time, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure SAP master data accuracy for planning components.
• Collaborate across functions to optimize load leveling and schedules.
• Forecast, production schedules, and material requirements coordination.
• Support new product launches and manage material shortages.
• Lead Sales and Operations Meetings and review forecasts.

Skills

Forecasting

MRP

SAP planning

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Master Scheduler, you will be responsible for the entire planning process for several product lines in our fast paced Milwaukee manufacturing facility. This includes, but is not limited to: planning master data, forecasts, inventory levels, excess and obsolete inventory, production schedules, plant capacity, new product introduction planning, and on time delivery for supported product lines.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer service targets.
• Improve operational metrics such as inventory turnover, excess inventory, yield, lead time, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure accuracy of master data in SAP for all planning components.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to optimize load leveling and bottleneck scheduling.
• Coordinate cross-functional information with customer service, engineering, accounting, and human resources.
• Manage input and output loading at work centers.
• Implement system and process enhancements in the supply chain to drive overall business process improvements.
• Enhance existing forecast and supply programs to reduce days of inventory and improve cash cycle.
• Improve forecasting tools and procedures to enhance accuracy.
• Analyze inventory levels and demand patterns to establish reorder points and safety stocks, balancing product availability and inventory costs.
• Foster positive communication with Marketing and Sales to improve forecast accuracy.
• Lead Sales and Operations Meetings.
• Review and adjust forecasts, production schedules, and material requirements.
• Support new product development by forecasting launch needs, inventory builds, and launch schedules.
• Evaluate materials availability and production schedules impacted by customer sales opportunities.
• Address material shortages and stock outages, collaborating with Purchasing and Manufacturing to fulfill customer requirements and propose improvements.
• Assist in resolving MRP and planning discrepancies.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

What You Will Need To Be Successful:

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment using all of the required skills
• Must possess a good understanding of forecasting and MRP
• Must have excellent communication, presentation and problem solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment, including leading a project team.
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple and changing priorities.
• Proficient in SAP planning and production functionality and Microsoft Office.

About Us:

Who we are:
Brady Corporation is a global industrial technology leader dedicated to making workplaces safer, more productive, and more connected. Backed by a 110+ year legacy of reliability and innovation, we have entered an exciting era of transformation and growth, powered by more than 10,000 team members serving customers across 40+ countries. Following our acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business in August 2026, Brady brings together trusted leadership in safety, materials science, and identification with advanced mobile computing, scanning, and automation. We help organizations make work safer, more productive, and more connected by transforming everyday critical information into actionable intelligence. Our end-to-end platform unites two powerful pillars:

• Identification Solutions: High-performance labels, safety signs, engineered materials, and rugged industrial printing systems.
• Intelligent Productivity Solutions: Industry-leading mobile computers, barcode/RFID scanners, specialized software, voice automation, and workflow services.

From aerospace, healthcare, and laboratories to manufacturing plants, retail, data centers, and global transportation and logistics hubs, we empower customers to identify, protect, track, and optimize the people, assets, and processes that keep the world running. Why work at Brady:
A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program