Strategic Master Scheduler: Orchestrate Production Plan

Leatherman Tool Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leatherman Tool Group is seeking a Master Scheduler to own the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and forward-looking supply plan for our Portland manufacturing operation. The role requires coordinating across Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Logistics, and Engineering to translate demand into a reality.

You will lead RCCP, test scenarios, and drive improvements in scheduling accuracy, data quality, and ERP capabilities, including AI-enabled planning tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, Statistics, or related field.
• 6+ years planning experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of master production scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Experience with advanced planning/scheduling software and ERP systems.
• ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
• Advanced Excel and data-analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the Master Production Schedule (MPS) across the planning horizon.
• Own RCCP and evaluate capacity, material, supplier, and inventory constraints.
• Lead the monthly Supply Feasibility Review and test proposed production plans.
• Develop supply scenarios and communicate tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations.
• Evaluate MPS change requests while protecting schedule stability and customer service goals.
• Recommend solutions: overtime, prebuilding, alternate routings, outsourcing, expediting, inventory movements.
• Partner across Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Logistics, Engineering, Sales.
• Monitor finished-goods inventory, production requirements, and plan performance.
• Develop and monitor planning KPIs (MPS attainment, forecast accuracy, capacity utilization).
• Improve master-scheduling methodologies, policies, ERP capabilities, and data quality.
• Develop/apply AI-enabled tools to accelerate planning analysis and automation.

Skills

MPS planning

RCCP

ERP systems

Excel/data analysis

Dynamics 365 F&O

CPIM/CSCP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O

ERP platforms

Job description

Leatherman Tool Group is seeking a Master Scheduler to own the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and forward-looking supply plan for our Portland manufacturing operation. The role requires coordinating across Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Logistics, and Engineering to translate demand into a reality.

You will lead RCCP, test scenarios, and drive improvements in scheduling accuracy, data quality, and ERP capabilities, including AI-enabled planning tools.