Sr Master Scheduler

Crane Company; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics' West Caldwell, NJ site seeks a Sr. Master Scheduler to lead and optimize the Sales, Operations, and Inventory Planning (SIOP) process.

The role focuses on forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and on-time delivery to meet business targets for assigned product lines. You will partner across Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality to align demand with supply capabilities, analyze gaps in forecasting, and drive PFEP improvements, prioritizing a best-in-class supply

Qualifications

• 7+ years forecasting, demand planning or analysis in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of SIOP best practices and PFEPs.
• Analytical, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Access, Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SIOP process for assigned product lines and sites.
• Develop PFEPs and monitor PFEP execution for lead times and inventory turns.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Production to adjust forecasts with market dynamics.
• Align demand with supply capabilities, capacities and lead times.
• Identify forecasting gaps and implement improvements to reduce variability.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand planning

Statistical analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Kanban

Value stream management

SIOP

Analytical thinking

MS Office (Excel, etc.)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance, Operations, or related field

Master's degree (MS/MBA) preferred

CPIM and CSCP certifications are desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Master Scheduler at our West Caldwell, NJ location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Every time you use phone navigation, make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home, Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight-knit, family-first West Caldwell, NJ., community, our West Caldwell facility supplies industry-leading microwave components and systems for use in space, defense and commercial applications, including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise, our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military, communications, electronic warfare, radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary:

The Sr. Master Scheduler will lead and enhance the Sales, Operations, and Inventory Planning (SIOP) process at Crane Aerospace & Electronics. This role is critical in achieving key objectives such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and on-time delivery (OTD) to meet business model lead-time targets for assigned product lines. The Senior Master Scheduler will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment between demand, supply chain capabilities, and business goals.

Sr. Master Scheduler Essential Functions:

• Product Line Inventory Strategy Development
  • Lead the development of Manufacturing Models/Plans for Every Part (PFEP) to achieve market-winning lead times for assigned product lines and regions.
  • Monitor site execution of PFEPs to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
  • Use SIOP data, win/loss analysis, and team collaboration to optimize PFEPs, ensuring alignment with business objectives for lead times and inventory turnover.
• Demand Management
  • Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to adjust forecasts based on market dynamics, new product launches, and large project buys.
  • Align demand forecasts with supply chain capabilities, capacities, and lead times.
  • Analyze gaps in forecasting methodologies and implement solutions to minimize variability between projections and actuals.
• Supply Chain Alignment
  • Identify and address gaps in material and capacity planning to ensure alignment with demand and achievement of key business objectives (e.g., OTD, inventory turns, variable costs).
  • Lead SIOP processes for assigned sites, identifying risks and opportunities related to backlog, sales plans, capacity, and supply chain.
  • Evaluate and resize PFEPs as needed, updating Material Replenishment Systems (MRS) and monitoring execution through audits and exception reports.
  • Establish effective communication across the supply chain to ensure seamless information flow and alignment with sales forecasts.
  • Support value stream linkage initiatives and contribute to the development of marketing and supply chain strategies.
• Performance Improvement
  • Identify and implement cost-effective solutions to close business, process, and performance gaps.
  • Develop and communicate metrics to monitor actual vs. planned performance, ensuring compliance with SIOP policies.
  • Audit processes and tools to ensure alignment with best practices and recommend modifications as needed.
  • Leverage the Crane Business System and personal expertise to drive standardized, demand-driven best practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 7 years of experience in forecasting, demand planning, or statistical/business analysis in a manufacturing environment. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, and value stream management.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) best practices.
• Skills/Abilities: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Access, Project).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in multifunctional teams.
• Fundamental understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and the impact of demand fluctuations.
• Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree (MS/MBA) preferred.
• CPIM and CSCP certifications are highly desirable.

Working Conditions :

• Standard office environment
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, con