Sr Master Scheduler

Crane Aerospace & Electronics; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 106,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care, dental, vision, life and 

401k Retirement Plan with companymatch

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in West Caldwell, NJ is seeking a Sr. Master Scheduler to lead SIOP processes, align demand with supply, and drive inventory turns and on-time delivery. You will collaborate across functions to improve forecast accuracy and combat variability across product lines.

The role emphasizes PFEP development, performance metrics, and cross-functional leadership in a manufacturing setting, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and Lean practices.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7 years of experience in forecasting, demand planning, or statistical/business analysis in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, and value stream management.
• Strong understanding of Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) best practices.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance, Operations, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand planning

SIOP

Lean manufacturing

Kanban

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/Accounting/Finance/Operations

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, confined spaces, dust or fumes

Physical Demands

• Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of computer
• Workspace (line, cube, etc): cubicle/desk

Top Benefits

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

Salary range: $106,200 - $141,900. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.