Job Title: Production Planner / Master Scheduler

Job Description:

Global Manufacturer of medical technology is seeking to add a Production Planner Master Scheduler to the team!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, demand plans, and forecasts, production capacity, and material availability ensuring alignment between ERP production schedules and customer requirements. Lead the team on planning continuous improvement efforts and best practice use of MRP system; provide input and support in the development and implementation of production planning strategies, policies, and procedures.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, purchasing, account management, quality, and engineering to gather relevant information and ensure accurate plans and schedules identifying variances against plan to drive corrective actions.

• Develop and maintain a planning inventory strategy to balance service level expectations and inventory.

• Monitor and analyze demand forecasts, sales orders, and production requirements to effectively balance supply and demand.

• Lead activities to ensure supply plan and schedule are aligned, in partnership with S&OP, and work to reconcile planning elements when disconnects arise.

• Evaluate production processes, lead times, and capacity constraints to identify opportunities for improvement and optimize scheduling efficiency.

• Communicate production schedules and updates to various stakeholders, including account management, production, engineering, and assess risk, issues, and conflicts that may impact the schedule, and develop mitigation plans.

• Define analytic requirements and/or develop reports, dashboards, or PowerBI analytics.

• Maintain accurate master data and planning parameters to drive the correct supply/demand signals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations management, or related field preferred.

5+ years proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.

5+ years experience with ERP/MRP systems.

8+ years of supply chain experience.

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.

Strong knowledge of production planning and scheduling principles, methodologies, and tools.

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams.

Proactive mindset and ability to anticipate potential production issues and implement preventive measures.

Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is desirable.

APICS certification a plus.

Ability to travel up to 5%

Hard Skills:

• ERP production scheduling

• MRP system best practices

• Supply and demand balancing

• Production process evaluation

• Data analysis and reporting

• Master data maintenance

Soft Skills:

• Problem Solving

• Critical Thinking

• Teamwork

Job Type:

This is a permanent position with full benefits.

Work Site:

This is a fully ONSITE position, Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM (flexible on morning start time) in San Jose, California.

Facility is the size of 5 football fields, 300,000 square feet.

Machine Shop/Production environment

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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