The Master Scheduler analyzes demand forecasts, inventory levels, production capacity, and supplier constraints to create executable schedules that support operational and financial goals
Maintains close collaboration with Production Planning to secure the schedules are followed, highlighting direction changes, and enforcing production deadlines.
We are looking for an individual that has
Passion for and experience managing processes through operations, and an individual that can gain credibility as a business partner
Business acumen and a passion for making a difference in the business
The ability to drive processes across a system, see trends and analyze data
What you’ll be responsible for in this role
Production Planning & Scheduling
Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer demand, forecasts, and inventory targets.
Translate sales forecasts and customer orders into detailed production schedules.
Balance production requirements against labor, machine, and material capacity constraints.
Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans as required to meet changing business conditions.
Conduct finite and infinite capacity planning analyses.
Demand & Inventory Management
Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to understand customer demand trends.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
Monitor inventory health, safety stock levels, and replenishment requirements.
Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate closely with Procurement to ensure material availability.
Partner with Manufacturing leadership to identify bottlenecks and capacity limitations.
Communicate schedule changes and priorities across departments.
Support Engineering and Quality teams during product introductions or process changes.
ERP/MRP Management
Maintain accurate planning parameters within ERP/MRP systems.
Review MRP recommendations and take appropriate planning actions.
Ensure master data integrity including lead times, BOMs, routing information, and planning settings.
Generate and analyze production planning reports.
Performance Monitoring
Track and report key scheduling and operational metrics.
Analyze production performance against schedule.
Identify opportunities to improve schedule stability and manufacturing throughput.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to planning and scheduling processes.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
On-Time Delivery (OTD)
Schedule Attainment
Production Schedule Adherence
Inventory Turns
Inventory Accuracy
Past Due Orders
Capacity Utilization
Customer Service Level
Manufacturing Throughput
Forecast Accuracy
Supplier Material Availability
Excess & Obsolete Inventory Reduction
What are the basic qualifications?
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
10+ years of production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations experience.
Experience in a discrete manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
Experience participating in S&OP processes
Technical Skills
Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Capacity Planning
Demand Planning
Inventory Management
ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis
Leadership & Business Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Data-driven decision-making
Continuous improvement mindset
What are the preferred qualifications?
Supply Chain Bachelor’s, Master’s degree or APICS certification
Minimum of five (5) years combined experience in Supply Chain and/or Logistics and/or Manufacturing
Minimum of three (3) years combined experience with Production Planning and/or Lean Production Systems
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in planning for multiple production lines
Lean / Six Sigma experience
Experience managing a team including hiring and retention, performance reviews,
APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or APICS Certified Supply chain Professional (CSCP) a plus · Lean or Green Belt Six Sigma certification a plus
To be a great fit for the role
Team player able to work well across business operations and develop strong business teams
Demonstrated ability to influence teams and programs regarding quality, productivity and/or customer service
Ability to work on multiple projects with limited direction
Demonstrated ability to analyze problems drive to sustainable resolution
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to act as a catalyst for building organizational effectiveness and efficiency
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities and quickly adapt in a fast-paced high-energy environment
How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team
The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.
These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.
Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
Winning Through Customers
Respects and Values People
Expectations for Results
High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
What’s in it for you?
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending
Paid Holidays
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This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

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