Strategic Master Scheduler (SAP, S&OP) Leader

Watts Water; Franklin (NH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts Water in Franklin, NH is seeking a Senior Production Planner to oversee master scheduling and align capacity with demand. You will partner with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Leadership to translate forecasts into actionable production plans and inventory strategies.

The role requires 10+ years of planning experience, strong SAP and Power BI skills, and leadership capabilities to coach a team of 6–10 associates. Onsite position with travel <10% and impact across value streams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of planning and/or master scheduling experience.
• High level of proficiency with SAP and Power BI or similar analytical platform.
• Demonstrated ability to read, produce, and analyze operational data and develop planning strategies that support business objectives.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute master production schedules that align operational capacity with customer demand, inventory objectives, and strategic business goals.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Leadership teams in the S&OP process to ensure objectives align with forecasts, production plans and workforce planning.
• Develop and implement short- and long-range production planning strategies, utilizing demand trends, capacity analysis, and inventory data to minimize changeovers and maximize productivity.
• Provide SAP Super User support, leadership, and coaching for Planning and Scheduling activities.
• Communicate production schedules, capacity constraints, inventory and labor risks, and strategic planning recommendations to senior leadership.
• Balance Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, and Assembly-to-Order product lines; optimize safety stock, WIP, and Kanban levels; maintain target fill rates.
• Provide support regarding sales orders, inventory concerns, and escalation of critical customer orders while aligning with business priorities.
• Supervise team members, develop succession plans, support growth, set departmental goals and KPIs.
• Collaborate with Quality, Distribution Centers, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain stakeholders to address issues and mitigate risks.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste elimination, material flow, inventory optimization, and schedule adherence.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Planning experience

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Watts Water in Franklin, NH is seeking a Senior Production Planner to oversee master scheduling and align capacity with demand. You will partner with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Leadership to translate forecasts into actionable production plans and inventory strategies.

The role requires 10+ years of planning experience, strong SAP and Power BI skills, and leadership capabilities to coach a team of 6–10 associates. Onsite position with travel <10% and impact across value streams.