Master Planner & Scheduler - Job Description

Sep 14, 2026

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Master Planner and Scheduler balances supply and demand at the product mix level through a scheduling management system. Core responsibilities include creating, executing, and monitoring master schedules, coordinating with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics, and delivering accurate lead times. The role manages load leveling and bottlenecks, analyzes production hours by work centers, sets and adjusts capacity levels, integrates sales orders, and alerts stakeholders to schedule changes. It also supports capacity comparisons with purchasing and participates in forecasting and operating plan meetings.

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JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Master Planner & Scheduler Exemption Status: Exempt Department: Planning Job Specifications: EDUCATION JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE SUPERVISION GIVEN SUPERVISION RECEIVED 4 Year Degree, preferred 5-7 Years 1 F.T. E. Finance Manager Job Summary: The Master Planner and Scheduler will balance supply and demand at the mix level specializing in implementing best practices. Responsible for creating, executing, and monitoring a scheduling management system. Job Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 1. Serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics 2. Collaborates with these departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve customer needs 3. Schedule demand based on the product mix and provide accurate lead times to sales department 4. Assemble master schedule reporting regarding performance to the business plan, the shipment plan, the inventory plan, and the production plan 5. Manage load leveling and bottlenecks for more accurate scheduling 6. Analyze and report production hours through work centers 7. Establish, measure, monitor and adjust capacity levels to execute all manufacturing schedules 8. Determine available capacity before planned orders are released 9. Engage in capacity management during sales and operations planning and forecasting 10. Collaborates with purchasing to periodically compare current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; uses judgment to anticipate demand for and communicate additional supplies needed 11. Integrates sales orders with master schedule; coordinates availability of equipment and staff as needed to meet delivery dates 12. Alerts appropriate staff of master schedule changes or delays 13. Participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales and other related departments; leads additional planning meetings with sales, purchasing, production, and shipping 14. Assists with capacity requirements during the annual operating plan 15. Plans/recommends changes in capacity to hit target levels 16. Sets up and maintains work center and work groups in ERP system 17. Reports on-time delivery 18. Performs other related duties, as required Required Skills/Abilities: • Strategic thinker, strong analytical skills, able to synthesize considerable and complex data • Be capable of utilizing spreadsheet and ERP-type software in managing the planning process • Proven organizational, project management and leadership skills • Change Agent – skill with enabling change and strong influencing abilities • Exceptional interpersonal/written communication skills; can effectively interact with all levels of management • Strong PC skills (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Access) • Team player; able to work well across business operations and develop strong business teams • Ability to work on multiple projects with limited direction • Thorough understanding of operations and supply chain logistics Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in a related field required • At least five years of related experience required • Experience using production planning systems • APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred Supervisory Responsibility: This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.

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What are the primary responsibilities of the Master Planner & Scheduler?

The role creates, executes, and monitors a scheduling management system while balancing supply and demand at the product mix level. It prepares master schedule reporting tied to business, shipment, inventory, and production plans.

Which teams does the position coordinate with?

It serves as a liaison with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics. It also collaborates with purchasing and leads planning meetings with sales, purchasing, production, and shipping.

What qualifications and skills are required for this role?

A bachelor’s degree is required, with at least five years of related experience preferred or required per the posting. The role requires strong analytical ability, proficiency with spreadsheet/ERP tools, organizational and project management skills, and excellent interpersonal and written communication.

Sep 14, 2026

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