Master Scheduler/Planner

Teledyne FLIR; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 73,500 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense manufacturing company in Maryland is seeking a Master Scheduler/Planner to optimize the material schedule ensuring timely component delivery for complex programs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in supply chain planning, proficiency with ERP systems, and a Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, monitoring costs, and supporting production orders. This is a mid-senior level full-time position with a salary range of $73,500 to $98,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Recent experience in production planning and material control using an MRP automated system.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the material schedule to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate among operations, production, engineering, and procurement.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontractors.

Skills

Supply chain planning

ERP/MRP systems

Communication skills

Data analysis

Lean operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Master Scheduler/Planner

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Be Visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we’re dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting‑edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search‑and‑rescue teams.

We’re looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you’re mission‑driven to globally collaborate on life‑saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

Job Summary

The Master Scheduler/Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the material schedule to ensure on‑time delivery of components to support complex defense manufacturing programs. This role serves as the central point of coordination between operations, production, engineering, procurement, and program management, balancing capacity, sales forecasts, and contractual requirements to meet customer commitments. Monitors bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in the ERP system and proactively manages end‑of‑life/design and engineering changes, ensures material standards are met, and non‑conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized. Works with procurement to gather quotations and examine bids. Monitors cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Responsible for satisfying business needs while complying with government, quality system and company policy requirements. Works in partnership with Manufacturing to ensure all production orders and requirements are met. Supports on‑time delivery and production productivity by contributing to an effective supply chain. Facilitates solutions to schedule changes and commercial/technical issues with suppliers. This position plays an integral part in managing supply chain risk and maximizing margin and cash flow through cost savings and inventory management.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling material to support production requirements and fulfilling customer’s expectations. Data analysis and decision making to support raw material supply and finished goods demand. Review incoming orders against forecast/material availability, adjusting as necessary and communicate product availability to appropriate parties in the organization.
• Conduct ERP analysis and planning through order placement and management including the following: analyze purchase requisitions; initiate RFQs/RFPs.
• Drive continuous improvement in the supply chain’s quality, delivery and cost processes including inventory reduction.
• Manage materials assigned to maximize inventory turns. Participate in material analysis activities for continuous improvement of material, cost, and lead‑time. Responsible for inventory forecasting/accuracy monthly.
• Monitor lead times and adjust schedules to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Provide schedule updates and recovery plans to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate scheduling data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Ensure adherence to Defense industry standards, ITAR, and contractual obligations.
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes and implement best practices.
• Support Lean and Agile operations initiatives to enhance flexibility and responsiveness.
• Generate reports to support weekly meetings related to revenue tracking, sales backlog, sustaining activities, etc.
• Participate in manufacturing readiness reviews to help ensure all Operations functions are ready for next planning cycle.
• Participate in process improvement exercises.
• Close production (work) orders while monitoring labor/cost variances.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or equivalent.

Job Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning or scheduling in a manufacturing environment; preferred defense/aerospace experience.
• Recent experience in production planning, procurement, material control and scheduling using an MRP automated system is required.
• Experience and knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems; SAP strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of PC software (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required.
• APICS/ASCM certified preferred.

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Salary Range

$73,500.00–$98,000.00.

Pay Transparency

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non‑merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Management and Manufacturing. Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing.