Jackson Supply Chain Planner

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Jackson, TN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Develop and optimize master production schedules for fiber optic cable manufacturing. Balance customer demand, inventory, materials, capacity, labor, and equipment constraints while coordinating with Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, and Logistics. Maintain ERP/MRP planning data, monitor production and supply chain performance metrics, identify risks and capacity gaps, and drive inventory optimization and continuous improvement. Lead cross-functional planning meetings and communicate schedule changes and recovery plans.
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Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

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The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the master production schedule to ensure customer demand is met while maximizing manufacturing efficiency, inventory performance, and on-time delivery. This role serves as the central link between Sales, Customer Service, Production, Planning, Procurement, and Logistics to align manufacturing capacity with customer requirements and business objectives.

The Master Scheduler will utilize ERP and planning systems to balance demand, inventory levels, production constraints, and material availability within a fast-paced fiber optic cable manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

  • Develop and maintain a rolling Master Production Schedule (MPS) for fiber optic cable and related products.
  • Translate customer demand forecasts and sales orders into executable production schedules.
  • Balance manufacturing capacity, labor availability, equipment constraints, and material supply.
  • Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans to address changing priorities and operational challenges.
  • Lead weekly production planning and scheduling meetings with cross-functional teams.

Demand & Inventory Management

  • Collaborate with Demand Planning, Sales, and Customer Service to review forecasts and customer requirements.
  • Analyze inventory levels and maintain optimal stock to support service and financial objectives.
  • Identify demand fluctuations, risks, and capacity gaps and develop mitigation plans.
  • Drive inventory reduction initiatives while maintaining required customer service levels.

Supply Chain Coordination

  • Partner with Procurement to ensure raw material availability aligns with production schedules.
  • Coordinate with Operations and Manufacturing leaders regarding machine utilization and production capacity.
  • Work closely with Logistics to support shipment commitments and customer delivery requirements.
  • Communicate schedule changes, constraints, and recovery plans to stakeholders.

Performance Analysis

  • Monitor and report key planning metrics including:
    • Schedule attainment
    • On-time delivery
    • Inventory turns
    • Capacity utilization
    • Customer service levels
    • Production adherence
  • Analyze production performance and recommend schedule improvements.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and manufacturing efficiency.

ERP & Systems Management

  • Maintain planning parameters and scheduling data within ERP/MRP systems.
  • Ensure accuracy of bills of materials, lead times, routing information, and planning master data.
  • Support implementation and optimization of planning tools and reporting systems.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of production planning, master scheduling, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • APICS/ASCM Certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
  • Experience within fiber optic cable, wire and cable, plastics extrusion, or continuous manufacturing operations.
  • Knowledge of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
  • Experience with advanced planning and scheduling systems (APS).

Key Competencies

  • Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Capacity Planning
  • Inventory Optimization
  • ERP/MRP Systems
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Data Analysis
  • Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Cross-Functional Leadership

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

  • Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
  • Occasional walking, standing, and plant floor inspections.
  • May require flexibility to support operational needs during critical production periods.

Success Measures

The Master Scheduler's performance will be measured by:

  • On-Time Delivery (OTD)
  • Schedule Attainment
  • Inventory Turnover
  • Production Schedule Adherence
  • Customer Service Performance
  • Forecast Accuracy
  • Capacity Utilization
  • Working Capital Improvement

This position plays a critical role in ensuring Prysmian Jackson meets customer expectations while driving operational excellence, inventory optimization, and profitable growth.

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Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.


All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of production planning, master scheduling, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment
  • APICS/ASCM certification such as CPIM or CSCP
  • Experience in fiber optic cable, wire and cable, plastics extrusion, or continuous manufacturing operations
  • Knowledge of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
  • Experience with advanced planning and scheduling systems (APS)
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The Company
HQ: Milan
12,899 Employees
Year Founded: 1871

What We Do

We work to be the sustainable link to the future. For more than 151 years, our company has been leading the industry of high-technology cables & systems for energy and telecommunications. Headquartered in Milan, Italy and spanning 50 countries (in North America, Europe, MEAT, LATAM, APAC), 105 plants, 25 research and development centers, and about 30,000 employees as of July 2023, we have a strategic footprint that allows us to service emerging markets and communities across the globe with ease. Our business model is diversified by portfolio and geographical area. In 2022 we registered +16 billion € in sales and 509 million € net profit. Today we drive the energy transition and worldwide digitalization. Learn more about the new Group on www.prysmiangroup.com Follow us also on: facebook.com/PrysmianGroup/ youtube.com/prysmiangroup twitter.com/prysmiangroup instagram.com/prysmian_group

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