Strategic Master Scheduler – SIOP & Demand Planning

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 & 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.