Master Scheduler: Production Planning & SIOP Lead

TRC Talent Solutions; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TRC Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Master Scheduler to serve as the central link between Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Inventory Management. You will develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and drive planning processes that improve forecast accuracy, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will balance demand, capacity, materials, and inventory while partnering across departments to create a single executable plan that

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling, supply chain planning, or related operations roles.
• Proven experience developing, maintaining, and executing Master Production Schedules (MPS).
• Strong understanding of demand planning, material planning, capacity planning, and inventory management principles.
• Experience leading or supporting Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP) processes.
• Experience utilizing ERP and MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting methodologies and inventory control strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Procurement, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams.
• Experience developing planning metrics, reporting tools, and performance dashboards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership potential with an interest in growing into future management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to support customer demand, inventory objectives, and manufacturing capacity.
• Translate forecasts, sales projections, and customer requirements into actionable production plans.
• Balance labor, equipment, material, and capacity constraints to optimize manufacturing performance.
• Monitor schedule performance and adjust production plans based on changing business needs and operational priorities.
• Drive schedule adherence and improve overall production planning effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to understand demand and business requirements.
• Support demand planning, material planning, inventory planning, and supply planning activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend actions to improve service levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Analyze production constraints and provide recommendations to improve throughput and operational efficiency.
• Support and facilitate Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP) activities.
• Align supply and demand plans across departments to ensure operational readiness and customer fulfillment.
• Develop planning metrics, reports, and forecasting tools that provide visibility into business performance.
• Identify and communicate risks related to inventory, capacity, demand fluctuations, and supplier performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, schedule attainment, and customer service improvements.
• Develop and implement best practices for production planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
• Utilize ERP and MRP systems to support planning, scheduling, and material management activities.
• Maintain planning parameters, system data, and master records to ensure schedule accuracy.
• Analyze system-generated recommendations and implement actions that improve production and inventory performance.

Skills

Master Production Scheduling

Production planning

Demand planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel (Advanced)

Data analysis

Leadership potential

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

TRC Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Master Scheduler to serve as the central link between Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Inventory Management. You will develop and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and drive planning processes that improve forecast accuracy, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will balance demand, capacity, materials, and inventory while partnering across departments to create a single executable plan that