Strategic Master Scheduler: Demand & Capacity Planning

TRC Talent Solutions; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TRC Talent Solutions is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to hire a Master Scheduler. This role sits at the center of Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Inventory to ensure demand, capacity, and material availability align with growth and performance.

The ideal candidate will develop and maintain the MPS, translate forecasts into actionable plans, and drive schedule adherence while optimizing throughput and inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; preferred for the role.
• 10+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling, supply chain planning, or related operations roles.
• Proven experience developing and managing Master Production Schedules (MPS).
• Strong understanding of demand planning, material planning, capacity planning, and inventory management principles.
• Experience leading or supporting SIOP/S&OP processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing ERP and MRP systems to support planning and scheduling activities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting methodologies and inventory control strategies.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Procurement, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or production-focused industry experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Translate forecasts, sales projections, and customer requirements into production plans.
• Balance labor, equipment, material, and capacity constraints to optimize production performance.
• Monitor schedule execution and adjust plans based on changing demand or challenges.
• Drive schedule adherence and improve planning efficiency.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to align demand and supply.
• Support SIOP/S&OP processes with planning insights, forecasts, and recommendations.
• Monitor inventory performance and recommend actions to improve service levels while reducing excess inventory.
• Analyze production constraints and identify opportunities to improve throughput and capacity utilization.
• Develop and maintain planning metrics, reports, forecasting tools, and dashboards.
• Identify and communicate risks related to inventory, capacity, demand fluctuations, and supplier performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on forecast accuracy and service levels.
• Utilize ERP and MRP systems to support production planning and inventory control.
• Maintain planning parameters, master data, and system records to ensure schedule accuracy.

Skills

Master scheduling

Forecasting

Production planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

SIOP/S&OP experience

ERP systems proficiency

Inventory management

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Excel

Job description

TRC Talent Solutions is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to hire a Master Scheduler. This role sits at the center of Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Inventory to ensure demand, capacity, and material availability align with growth and performance.

The ideal candidate will develop and maintain the MPS, translate forecasts into actionable plans, and drive schedule adherence while optimizing throughput and inventory.