Master Planner

Posted 2 Days Ago
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Holdrege, NE, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Appliances • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Develop and maintain master production schedules by analyzing demand, inventory, capacity, materials, and production constraints. Support SIOP/IBP processes, supply scenarios, inventory projections, new product transitions, and delivery commitments. Partner cross-functionally with operations, procurement, logistics, finance, and product teams. Maintain planning parameters, MRP inputs, master data, reports, and dashboards while improving planning processes and data quality.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are Allmand, a Generac Company.

For more than 85 years, we've worked alongside our customers to provide the most reliable and rugged light, heat, power and air products to the rental, construction, special event, mining and oil and gas markets - so our customers can keep your promise of a job well done.

With your success in mind, Allmand jobsite equipment is renowned for providing the lowest cost of ownership - delivering superior serviceability, ease of use, durable construction and industry-leading resale value.

Major Responsibilities 

  • Develops and maintains the master production schedule for assigned product groups, plants, or value streams, converting demand plans and supply inputs into executable production plans within the agreed planning horizon. 
  • Reviews demand, inventory, capacity, material availability, and production constraints to identify potential supply and demand imbalances and recommend practical resolution options. 
  • Supports monthly SIOP/IBP preparation and execution by providing planning analysis, supply scenarios, pacing updates, inventory projections, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions. 
  • Partners with plant operations, production schedulers, materials, procurement, logistics, finance, product management, and business group teams to align production plans with customer demand, service expectations, and operational capabilities. 
  • Monitors schedule attainment, forecast consumption, inventory levels, safety stock, planned delivery lead times, and material requirements planning outputs to support production readiness and customer delivery commitments. 
  • Maintains and reviews planning parameters, planning bills of material, MRP inputs, safety stock assumptions, lead times, and master data needed to support accurate planning outputs. 
  • Coordinates cross-functional review of supply constraints, production priorities, capacity gaps, and inventory actions, escalating issues and recommendations as needed. 
  • Supports new product introduction, product transitions, phase-in/phase-out planning, and milestone reviews by evaluating inventory, supply, capacity, timing, and cost impacts. 
  • Prepares planning reports, dashboards, and summary materials that communicate plan status, risks, trade-offs, and recommended actions to business partners and leadership. 
  • Supports continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, data quality, reporting, and planning discipline across assigned product groups or facilities. 

Minimum Job Requirements 

Education 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. 

Certification / License 

  • None required. 

Work Experience 

  • Typically requires 5 or more years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, supply planning, demand planning, materials planning, or a related supply chain planning role. 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities 

  • Knowledge of master production scheduling, material requirements planning, capacity planning, inventory planning, and SIOP/IBP processes. 
  • Ability to analyze demand, supply, capacity, inventory, and production data to identify risks, evaluate trade-offs, and recommend actions. 
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, materials, finance, product management, procurement, and business group stakeholders to support planning decisions. 
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to summarize complex planning issues, risks, and recommendations clearly for stakeholders and leadership. 
  • Strong problem-solving, prioritization, organization, and follow-through skills in a dynamic planning environment. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including strong Microsoft Excel skills. 

Preferred Qualifications 

Education 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related quantitative discipline. 

Certification / License 

  • APICS CPIM, CSCP, or other supply chain planning certification preferred. 

Work Experience 

  • Experience using Great Plains, integrated business planning tools, advanced planning systems, or equivalent ERP/planning systems. 
  • Experience supporting seasonal make-to-stock planning, assemble-to-order fulfillment models, product transitions, or multi-site production planning. 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities 

  • Experience developing planning scenarios and communicating supply, inventory, and capacity trade-offs. 
  • Ability to influence without direct authority and work effectively across functions, facilities, and levels of the organization. 
  • Experience improving planning processes, master data quality, reporting, or planning system utilization. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Office Environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel may be required. 

DISCLAIMER: All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.


“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Five or more years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, supply planning, demand planning, materials planning, or a related supply chain planning role
  • Knowledge of master production scheduling, material requirements planning, capacity planning, inventory planning, and SIOP/IBP processes
  • Ability to analyze demand, supply, capacity, inventory, and production data
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, materials, finance, product management, procurement, and business stakeholders
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, prioritization, organization, and follow-through skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • APICS CPIM, CSCP, or another supply chain planning certification
  • Experience using Great Plains, integrated business planning tools, advanced planning systems, or equivalent ERP/planning systems
  • Experience supporting seasonal make-to-stock planning, assemble-to-order fulfillment, product transitions, or multi-site production planning
  • Experience developing planning scenarios and communicating supply, inventory, and capacity trade-offs
  • Ability to influence without direct authority across functions, facilities, and organizational levels
  • Experience improving planning processes, master data quality, reporting, or planning system utilization
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The Company
HQ: Waukesha, Wisconsin
3,437 Employees
Year Founded: 1959

What We Do

Generac is a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Our purpose is to lead the evolution to a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world through our backup and prime power systems. As a company, we are committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generators. Generac’s people contribute to the company’s growth and success by living our corporate values everyday - integrity, innovation, agility, teamwork, and excellence. We foster a culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusivity, and good corporate citizenship, globally. If you're interested in powering your future with Generac, visit www.generac.com/about-us/careers to find a position that fits your career goals and celebrated talents. #PoweringPossibilities #ThePowerOfGenerac

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