Senior Master Production Scheduler—SAP & MPS

Avtron Power Solutions, LLC.; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Avtron Power Solutions, LLC. is seeking a Master Planner to lead the Master Production Schedule for load bank product lines in a make-to-order environment.

You will translate demand into actionable SAP workflows, optimize capacity, and ensure on-time delivery while collaborating with Sales, Engineering, Procurement and Warehouse teams. The role emphasizes ERP expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to align supply with customer commitments, driving improvements across planning processes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production planning, master scheduling, or supply chain planning experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment using Work Orders.
• Experience with engineered products, industrial equipment, electrical assemblies, or similar complex manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems required– SAP/ SAP B1 is a plus
• Experience leading cross-functional planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for all load bank product families.
• Convert forecast and customer demand into achievable production schedules.
• Balance customer requirements with manufacturing capacity constraints.
• Review and adjust production priorities based on business needs.
• Maintain planning horizons ranging from daily execution through 12-month outlooks.
• Drive schedule adherence and production stability.
• Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, and Customer Service teams to understand demand changes.
• Analyze demand variability and identify potential supply risks.
• Conduct Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) to validate labor and equipment availability.
• Ensure alignment between demand plans, inventory strategy, and production capabilities.
• Support monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Create, release, monitor, and manage production Work Orders in SAP.
• Maintain planning parameters, lead times, lot sizes, and scheduling settings within SAP.
• Execute MRP analysis and planning recommendations.
• Monitor order status and proactively resolve schedule conflicts.
• Work closely with Procurement and Material Planning teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Identify shortages and develop mitigation plans.
• Prioritize critical components impacting customer deliveries.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives while maintaining service levels.
• Monitor excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory exposure.
• Develop and maintain capacity models for manufacturing operations.
• Evaluate labor, machine, and resource constraints.
• Recommend overtime, staffing, subcontracting, or schedule adjustments as required.
• Support long-range capacity planning initiatives.
• Lead weekly production planning meetings.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and Warehouse teams.
• Communicate schedule changes and impacts to stakeholders.
• Escalate risks affecting customer commitments.
• Drive improvements in planning processes, scheduling discipline, and system utilization.
• Support SAP enhancements and planning automation initiatives.
• Develop planning metrics and reporting dashboards.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.

Skills

Capacity Planning (RCCP)

Inventory Management

Demand Planning

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Supply Chain Management

Operations Management

Business Administration

Related field

Tools

SAP

SAP B1

Job description

Avtron Power Solutions, LLC. is seeking a Master Planner to lead the Master Production Schedule for load bank product lines in a make-to-order environment.

You will translate demand into actionable SAP workflows, optimize capacity, and ensure on-time delivery while collaborating with Sales, Engineering, Procurement and Warehouse teams. The role emphasizes ERP expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to align supply with customer commitments, driving improvements across planning processes