Master Scheduler

Leatherman Tool Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leatherman Tool Group is seeking a Master Scheduler to own the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and forward-looking supply plan for our Portland manufacturing operation. The role requires coordinating across Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Logistics, and Engineering to translate demand into a reality.

You will lead RCCP, test scenarios, and drive improvements in scheduling accuracy, data quality, and ERP capabilities, including AI-enabled planning tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, Statistics, or related field.
• 6+ years planning experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of master production scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Experience with advanced planning/scheduling software and ERP systems.
• ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
• Advanced Excel and data-analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across the planning horizon.
• Own RCCP and evaluate capacity, material, supplier, and inventory constraints.
• Lead the monthly Supply Feasibility Review and test proposed production plans.
• Develop supply scenarios and communicate tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations.
• Evaluate MPS change requests while protecting schedule stability and customer service goals.
• Recommend solutions: overtime, prebuilding, alternate routings, outsourcing, expediting, inventory movements.
• Partner across Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Logistics, Engineering, Sales.
• Monitor finished-goods inventory, production requirements, and plan performance.
• Develop and monitor planning KPIs (MPS attainment, forecast accuracy, capacity utilization).
• Improve master-scheduling methodologies, policies, ERP capabilities, and data quality.
• Develop/apply AI-enabled tools to accelerate planning analysis and automation.

Skills

MPS planning

RCCP

ERP systems

Excel/data analysis

Dynamics 365 F&O

CPIM/CSCP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O

ERP platforms

Job description

Master Scheduler — Help Build the Plan Behind an Iconic American Brand

At Leatherman Tool Group, we build products people depend on—and behind every product we make is a supply plan that brings together customer demand, materials, people, equipment, inventory, and manufacturing capacity.

We’re looking for an experienced Master Scheduler who can bring those pieces together.

In this highly collaborative role, you’ll own Leatherman’s Master Production Schedule (MPS) and forward-looking supply plan, translating demand and operational constraints into a realistic, capacity-validated plan for our manufacturing operation in Portland, Oregon.

This isn’t simply a role that maintains a schedule. We’re looking for someone who can analyze, challenge, model scenarios, influence decisions, and continuously improve how we plan.

What You’ll Do

You’ll own the MPS across our planning horizon and work closely with teams throughout Leatherman to ensure our plan is realistic, achievable, and aligned with business priorities.

Your work will include:

• Developing and maintaining the Master Production Schedule based on forecasted demand, inventory targets, customer requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Owning Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) and evaluating capacity, material, supplier, inventory, and operational constraints.
• Leading the monthly Supply Feasibility Review and pressure-testing proposed production plans.
• Developing supply scenarios and clearly communicating business tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations.
• Evaluating MPS change requests while protecting schedule stability and customer-service objectives.
• Recommending solutions including overtime, prebuilding, alternate routings, outsourcing, expediting, inventory strategies, and demand movement.
• Partnering across Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Logistics, Engineering, Sales, and other functions.
• Monitoring finished-goods inventory, production requirements, customer-service risks, and plan performance.
• Developing and monitoring planning KPIs, including MPS attainment, forecast accuracy, and capacity utilization.
• Improving master-scheduling methodologies, planning policies, ERP capabilities, and data quality.
• Developing and applying AI-enabled tools to accelerate planning analysis, reporting, and automation.
• Serving as a subject-matter expert and trusted planning partner throughout the organization.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for an experienced manufacturing planner who combines technical planning expertise, strong analytical ability, sound business judgment, and excellent communication skills.

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Statistics, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• 6+ years of planning experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of master production scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate tradeoffs and make sound planning recommendations when information is incomplete or priorities compete.
• Strong cross-functional communication and influencing skills.
• Expertise using advanced planning/scheduling software and ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel and data-analysis skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O preferred.
• Experience developing or applying AI-enabled tools to planning, reporting, or analysis.
• ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification strongly preferred.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP Fundamentals certification is a plus.

How We Work at Leatherman

At Leatherman, we care about what you accomplish and how you accomplish it.

Empowerment – Own Your Impact

Take ownership of your decisions and understand how they affect our people, customers, and business.

Hunger – Raise the Bar

Keep looking for ways to make our plans, processes, systems, and results better.

Courage – Speak Honestly. Move Boldly.

Speak up when something doesn't make sense. Bring forward risks and respectfully challenge assumptions.

Curiosity – Ask, Experiment, and Learn

Dig into the data, ask why, explore possibilities, and embrace new ways of solving problems.

Build What's Next With Us

For more than 40 years, the Leatherman name has represented ingenuity, quality, and tools built to solve real problems.

Now we're looking for someone who can help ensure the right products are built at the right time—with a plan our people and our business can deliver.

If you love manufacturing, complex problem-solving, data, and turning uncertainty into a clear plan, we'd love to meet you.