Master Scheduler

Jobtailor; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Master Production Scheduler to own and optimize the master schedule across short- and long-term horizons. You will lead RCCP, drive S&OP sessions, and partner with procurement and manufacturing to ensure material availability and on-time delivery.

You will analyze planning data, maintain TRP/MRP parameters, and push continuous improvements in scheduling accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education in a related field or equivalent experience in production planning.
• Experience in master scheduling, supply chain planning, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/TRP logic, time fences, and ATP methodologies.
• Advanced Excel with data analysis and scenario modeling capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive schedule discipline.
• Excellent communication across departments and leadership levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, publish, and maintain the Master Production Schedule across horizons.
• Attend project kickoff meetings to capture requirements and milestones.
• Lead RCCP to align resources with production needs.
• Manage schedule change-control processes for stability and efficiency.
• Lead S&OP meetings to align demand, supply, inventory, and capacity.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Materials to ensure material availability.
• Monitor KPIs: schedule attainment, on-time delivery, inventory, backlog.
• Maintain planning parameters in TRP/MRP systems and data integrity.
• Review estimates, work orders, costs, and projections for performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in scheduling accuracy and utilization.

Skills

Master Scheduling

Production Planning

Data Analysis

Excel - Advanced

Cross-functional Collaboration

Project Management

On-time Delivery Focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MRP/TRP Systems

Pivot Tables

Scenario Modeling

Job description

• Develop, publish, and maintain the Master Production Schedule across short- and long-term planning horizons.


• Attend project kickoff meetings to understand customer requirements, project milestones, and delivery expectations.


• Create and manage TRP schedules aligned with project schedules, contract milestones, and cash flow objectives.


• Lead Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) to ensure labor, equipment, and material resources support production requirements.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for delivery commitments, managing customer promise dates and schedule exceptions.


• Own and administer schedule change-control processes to maintain schedule stability and operational efficiency.


• Partner with operations scheduling teams to transition plans into execution and address scheduling variances.


• Lead bi-weekly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings, driving alignment across demand, supply, inventory, and capacity planning.


• Collaborate with Purchasing and Materials teams to identify shortages, mitigate risks, and ensure material availability.


• Monitor and report key performance metrics including schedule attainment, on-time delivery, inventory levels, backlog, and capacity utilization.


• Maintain planning parameters within TRP/MRP systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.


• Review production estimates, work orders, costs, and completion projections to support operational and financial performance.


• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on scheduling accuracy, planning processes, and resource utilization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, supply chain planning, or a related manufacturing environment


• Expertise in production planning, master scheduling, and supply chain operations.


• Strong understanding of MRP/TRP systems, planning logic, time fences, available-to-promise methodologies, and capacity planning.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, and scenario modeling.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data into actionable business decisions.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple departments and organizational levels.


• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and maintain schedule discipline in a fast-paced environment.


• Experience facilitating cross-functional meetings and driving alignment among competing priorities.


• Strong project management and continuous improvement mindset.


• Ability to identify risks proactively and develop practical recovery plans.


• Demonstrated leadership without direct authority and a commitment to operational excellence.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in production planning, master scheduling, and supply chain operations, with a strong focus on MRP/TRP systems and data analysis. Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and schedule accuracy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Production Planning


• Master Scheduling


• MRP/TRP Systems


• Advanced Microsoft Excel


• Analytical Problem-Solving

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Production Planning


• Master Scheduling


• Supply Chain Operations


• Capacity Planning


• Data Analysis


• Scenario Modeling


• Time Fences


• Available-To-Promise Methodologies


• Schedule Change-Control


• Key Performance Metrics Monitoring

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication


• Collaboration Skills


• Influencing Stakeholders


• Project Management


• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management


• Operations Management


• Business


• Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Production Planning


• Supply Chain Planning


• Manufacturing Environment


• Sales & Operations Planning


• Operational Excellence