MASTER SCHEDULER
On-siteMatehuala, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Job Summary
Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term production plans based on customer demand, material availability, and operational priorities. Manage the master production schedule to ensure production sequencing supports delivery commitments while optimizing inventory levels and resource utilization. Coordinate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Materials, Engineering, Logistics, and Customer Service to resolve constraints, identify supply risks, and improve plan accuracy. Lead and develop the Planning team by establishing objectives, performance metrics, and individual development plans. Monitor Planning and Supply Chain KPIs to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on capacity utilization and operational performance. Participate in ERP, MRP, and production planning system implementations and upgrades.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, or a related field
- Experience in manufacturing environments, preferably in discrete manufacturing, electronics, electrical, automotive, or industrial industries
- Experience with Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and S&OP/SIOP processes
- Strong experience in production planning, scheduling, and capacity management
- Experience managing materials, inventory levels, WIP, and Finished Goods
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and participating in system implementations or process improvements
- Experience leading or developing a Planning team, including setting objectives, metrics, and development plans
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
- Strong understanding of production planning, supply chain, capacity, inventory, and manufacturing processes
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Materials, Engineering, Logistics, Customer Service, and other stakeholders
- Strategic and tactical planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong continuous improvement mindset and ability to identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, inventory, capacity utilization, and operational performance
- Conversational English required
- Strong escalation management and cross-functional coordination skills
- Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and effectively manage competing priorities
- Results-oriented, proactive, and highly collaborative
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