Master Scheduler: Demand, Supply & Delivery Optimizer

prysmiangroup; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to develop and maintain the master production schedule for fiber optic cable products. You will balance capacity, labor, and materials while driving on-time delivery and inventory optimization.

You will collaborate with Sales, Demand Planning, and Customer Service to translate forecasts into schedules, lead weekly planning meetings, and monitor KPIs to improve efficiency and service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of production planning, master scheduling, or supply chain experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a rolling Master Production Schedule (MPS) for fiber optic cable and related products.
• Translate customer demand forecasts and sales orders into executable production schedules.
• Balance manufacturing capacity, labor availability, equipment constraints, and material supply.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans to address changing priorities.
• Lead weekly production planning and scheduling meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Sales, and Customer Service to review forecasts and customer requirements.
• Analyze inventory levels and maintain optimal stock to support service and financial objectives.
• Identify demand fluctuations, risks, and capacity gaps and develop mitigation plans.
• Drive inventory reduction initiatives while maintaining required customer service levels.
• Partner with Procurement to ensure raw material availability aligns with production schedules.
• Coordinate with Operations and Manufacturing leaders regarding machine utilization and production capacity.
• Work closely with Logistics to support shipment commitments and customer delivery requirements.
• Communicate schedule changes, constraints, and recovery plans to stakeholders.
• Monitor and report key planning metrics including: Schedule attainment, On-time delivery, Inventory turns, Capacity utilization, Customer service levels, Production adherence, Analyze production performance and recommend schedule improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain planning parameters and scheduling data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Ensure accuracy of bills of materials, lead times, routing information, and planning master data.
• Support implementation and optimization of planning tools and reporting systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Multi-tasking

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

ERP/MRP systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

Prysmian Group is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to develop and maintain the master production schedule for fiber optic cable products. You will balance capacity, labor, and materials while driving on-time delivery and inventory optimization.

You will collaborate with Sales, Demand Planning, and Customer Service to translate forecasts into schedules, lead weekly planning meetings, and monitor KPIs to improve efficiency and service levels.