Master Scheduler, Fiber Optic Supply Chain

Prysmian

Jackson (TN)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

38 hours ago

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Job summary

Prysmian Jackson, a fiber optic cable manufacturer, seeks a Master Scheduler to develop and maintain the rolling MPS, translate forecasts into production plans, and balance capacity with demand. You will work with Sales, Customer Service, and Procurement to ensure on-time delivery and optimized inventory in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role requires 5+ years in production planning, strong ERP/MRP experience (SAP/Oracle/JD Edwards), and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of production planning, master scheduling, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems (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 and challenges.
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.