Master Scheduler

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Alamo, Tennessee seeks a Master Scheduler to lead production planning using SAP tools and to drive efficient scheduling across teams.

You will align operations with customer needs and business goals, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal resource usage. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in production planning, a business/SCM degree, and strong analytical plus communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field; or an associate degree with 5 years manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning or supply chain management.
• Proficiency in SAP (APO or similar) MRP for production planning and scheduling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage master production schedules using SAP tools.
• Optimize resource allocation across manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams for real-time material flow.
• Coordinate with production and supply chain teams to manage schedule changes.
• Analyze performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assess and manage capacity constraints with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Align production plans with revenue targets in partnership with sales and finance.
• Generate reports and KPIs to keep stakeholders informed.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Skills

SAP APO

MRP

Production planning

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/supply chain

Associate degree + 5 years manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

## Master SchedulerApply: Onsite: Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: R0144723**Location:**Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America**Job ID:**R0144723**Date Posted:**2026-09-17**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY USA INC**Profession (Job Category):**Production & Skilled Trades**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The Opportunity**Join Hitachi Energy as a **Master Scheduler**, where innovation meets impact. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing operations, driving efficiency and excellence through smart planning and collaboration. If you're passionate about optimizing production processes and leveraging SAP tools to make a real difference, this is your chance to thrive in a global organization that values integrity, safety, and continuous improvement.You’ll work alongside cross-functional teams to ensure our production schedules align with customer needs and business goals. Your insights will help shape smarter resource allocation, better forecasting, and seamless operations. This is more than a planning role—it’s a chance to be a strategic partner in our growth.**How You’ll Make an Impact*** Develop and manage master production schedules using SAP tools* Optimize resource allocation across manpower, equipment, and materials* Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams for real-time material flow* Coordinate with production and supply chain teams to manage schedule changes* Analyze performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives* Assess and manage capacity constraints with engineering and manufacturing teams* Align production plans with revenue targets in partnership with sales and finance* Generate reports and KPIs to keep stakeholders informed* Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.**Your Background*** Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field, or an associate degree with a minimum of 05 years of working experience in a manufacturing environment.* 3+ years of experience in production planning or supply chain management* Proficiency in SAP (especially APO or similar planning modules) MRP for production planning and scheduling.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills* Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred* Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment**More About Us*** At Hitachi Energy, we foster a culture of safety, integrity, and innovation* Be part of a diverse team driving sustainable energy solutions***Equal Employment Opportunity*** ***(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities*****Equal Employment Opportunity****Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals****with disabilities.** **Accessibility and reasonable accommodation****Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a** **general inquiry form** **on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.****This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.**