Master Scheduler – Production & Demand Planning Lead

HP Hood; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood is seeking a Master Scheduler to coordinate, plan and supervise products through production processes, ensuring schedules align with demand and inventory. This role requires strong collaboration with plant management, materials planners and global supply chain.

You will manage raw materials flow, maintain master data, monitor run rates and timing, and strive for efficiency while minimizing waste. A bachelor's degree and 3+ years in scheduling plus SAP/MRP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years in master scheduling roles.
• Experience with MRP systems mandatory; SAP desired.

Responsibilities

• Establish production schedules based on demand forecast and inventory levels.
• Manage the flow of bulk raw materials, including quantity to be received, versus capacity based on estimated production flow and projected consumption.
• Understand systems constraints/limitations to avoid potential scheduling conflicts/waste.
• Monitor and report on Shop Order completions.
• Work closely with Plant Management, Materials planners, and Global Supply Chain Planning to develop and execute optimal production schedules and inventory control.
• Monitor and ensure appropriate master data setup and continuous monitoring to align with production processes.
• Ensure continuous feedback with manufacturing to ensure scheduling information is kept up to date, including but not limited to; demonstrated run rates, start times, ends times, resources, BOM’s, scrap rates, CIP times and materials sequence.
• Clearly understand all requirements and constraints at the plant level for a production plan (consideration of min/max batch sizes, resource assignment, materials sequencing on resources, changeover/startup allowances and materials availability).
• Establish raw materials at the sub assembly level to meet production needs while avoiding potential expiry, product returns or waste.
• Create and/or organize a production schedule on a daily basis and update as required based on production results.
• Understand restrictions/capabilities of production lines
• Ensure production that meets customer demand while maximizing efficiency and minimizing downtime.
• Manage interdependent demand flows for incoming raw materials to avoid conflict and/or waste
• Work hand-in-hand with other employees to make sure that all issues that are related to scheduling are properly handled and resolved
• Work closely with Purchasing Team so as to make sure that the company’s supply needs are adequately met in a timely manner and changes to schedule are communicated
• Make sure schedules are given to employees in a timely fashion and that any distortions in the company’s schedule are accounted for always
• Maintain different reporting systems to make sure that all forms of documentation are accurate and also timely.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Supply chain knowledge

Time management

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor degree in business or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

HP Hood is seeking a Master Scheduler to coordinate, plan and supervise products through production processes, ensuring schedules align with demand and inventory. This role requires strong collaboration with plant management, materials planners and global supply chain.

You will manage raw materials flow, maintain master data, monitor run rates and timing, and strive for efficiency while minimizing waste. A bachelor's degree and 3+ years in scheduling plus SAP/MRP experience are essential.