Master Scheduler – Semiconductor Manufacturing

MTK Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MTK Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in the Bay Area, CA is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to lead the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across multiple product lines and facilities.

You will align customer demand with manufacturing capacity, inventory objectives, and on-time delivery. Reporting to the Manager of Global Planning, you will collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Sales Operations to optimize scheduling, manage capacity, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in master scheduling and production planning across multiple facilities.
• Knowledge of MPS, demand forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Experience tracking KPIs, schedule adherence, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and communicate the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across product lines and facilities.
• Align production schedules with demand forecasts, inventory targets, and business priorities.
• Analyze capacity and scheduling risks; implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Sales Operations to resolve conflicts.
• Coordinate production priorities and configurations to support customer commitments.
• Incorporate NPI and changing production requirements into scheduling plans.
• Monitor performance indicators like on-time delivery and capacity utilization.
• Develop dashboards and reports to communicate status and risks to leadership.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to support planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in scheduling and operations.

Skills

Master scheduling

Production planning

ERP/MRP systems

KPI tracking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Location: Bay Area, CA (Remote Considered for Exceptional Candidates)

Work Arrangement: Onsite Preferred; Remote Considered for Highly Qualified Candidates

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to join our client in the semiconductor industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to align customer demand with manufacturing capacity, inventory objectives, and delivery commitments.

Reporting to the Manager of Global Planning, this professional will collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Sales Operations teams to ensure efficient production planning, resource utilization, and on-time delivery across multiple product lines and manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Master Production Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and communicate the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across product lines and manufacturing facilities.
• Demand and Inventory Planning: Align production schedules with demand forecasts, customer requirements, inventory targets, and business priorities.
• Capacity Planning: Analyze manufacturing capacity, resource availability, and production constraints to identify scheduling risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Sales Operations teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and maintain production continuity.
• Production Coordination: Coordinate production priorities, product configurations, and scheduling requirements to support customer commitments and manufacturing objectives.
• New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to incorporate new product introductions and changing production requirements into scheduling plans.
• Performance Monitoring: Track production schedule adherence, on-time delivery, capacity utilization, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Reporting and Analytics: Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and scheduling metrics to communicate production status, capacity constraints, and potential delivery risks to leadership.
• ERP/MRP Systems: Utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems to support production planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve scheduling accuracy, operational efficiency, resource utilization, and overall supply chain performance.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in master scheduling, production planning, manufacturing planning, or supply chain planning.
• Knowledge of Master Production Scheduling (MPS), demand forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Experience monitoring production KPIs, schedule adherence, and on-time delivery performance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing industry.
• Experience supporting multiple product lines or manufacturing facilities.
• Familiarity with production planning dashboards, reporting tools, and data analytics.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing capacity optimization.
• Knowledge of supply chain planning best practices and continuous improvement methodologies.