Strategic Master Scheduler - SAP & Lean Production

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Master Scheduler to lead master production scheduling using SAP tools, aligning production plans with customer needs and business goals. You will optimize resource allocation across manpower, equipment, and materials, collaborating with procurement and inventory teams for real-time material flow.

The role emphasizes cross-functional partnership with production, sales, and finance to meet revenue targets, while analyzing performance metrics and driving continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 3+ years in manufacturing environment preferred
• 3+ years of experience in production planning or supply chain management
• Proficiency in SAP APO or similar planning modules and MRP for production planning and scheduling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage master production schedules using SAP tools
• Optimize resource allocation across manpower, equipment, and materials
• Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams for real-time material flow
• Coordinate with production and supply chain teams to manage schedule changes
• Analyze performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Assess and manage capacity constraints with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Align production plans with revenue targets in partnership with sales and finance
• Generate reports and KPIs to keep stakeholders informed
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines

Skills

Master scheduling

SAP planning

Resource optimization

Collaborative planning

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain

Tools

SAP APO

MRP systems

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Master Scheduler to lead master production scheduling using SAP tools, aligning production plans with customer needs and business goals. You will optimize resource allocation across manpower, equipment, and materials, collaborating with procurement and inventory teams for real-time material flow.

The role emphasizes cross-functional partnership with production, sales, and finance to meet revenue targets, while analyzing performance metrics and driving continuous