Senior Master Planner

SENIOR MASTER PLANNER (Permanent) Our client, a global manufacturing organization headquartered in WNY, is looking to add a Senior Master Planner to their growing team. This is a critical role that acting as the organization’s planning subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

Perform production scheduling, forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory optimization Create detailed production plans that include and balance manufacturing capabilities, material availability, business priorities, and customer requirements Act as an owner of production scheduling, identifying risks that may impact delivery timelines Make adjustments to schedules, expedite orders, and shift priorities as issues arise while ensuring minimal disruption to operations Maintain ERP/MRP system accuracy, planning parameters, and data integrity Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) through forecasting efforts, planning recommendations, and analyzing potential scenarios Gather data and analyze demand trends, operational performance, and previous forecasts in an effort to improve planning accuracy moving forward Provide inventory projections and capacity analyses Identify various risks—inventory/supply, capacity, etc.

—in an effort to proactively alleviate issues Create and monitor lead initiatives & inventory targets while overseeing excess/slow-moving/obsolete levels in an effort to improve inventory turns and maintain customer service levels Act as the subject matter expert for planning and the resource for other teams to rely on Provide clear and effective production/inventory strategies as new product introductions occur Spearhead lead-time reduction, scheduling, delivery performance, and inventory optimization initiatives Utilize data analytics to identify areas for improvement and trends Create and improve planning policies/procedures, standard work practices, and documentation policies Work well in a team environment as well as independently Other duties as assigned/as necessary Details: Position is full-time, direct hire 100% in-office Some travel to customer sites may be required (5-10%) $85,000 - $100,000 annually depending on experience Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or related 5+ years’ experience in a production planning, master scheduling, supply chain planning, etc.

, role Excellent computer skills Knowledge of capacity planning, inventory management, forecasting, production scheduling, ERP/MRP systems Professional demeanor and ability to interact with employees Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) Strong organization skills, analytical, and time management skills Meticulous attention to detail Self-motivated Relocation not available Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.

ny.gov/posting-requirements-0 ; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters