Master Scheduler

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18705, Wilkes Barre, PA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Balances customer demand, forecasts, interplant shipments, and production capacity to maintain target inventory and service levels. Develops master schedules, coordinates production planning, monitors output against plans, analyzes forecasts and inventory risks, and adjusts replenishment, safety stock, and material requirements. Provides delivery dates, manages material movement, creates KPI reports, supports planning-system improvements, and guides the work of other schedulers. Requires supply chain planning expertise and MRP/ERP experience.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Master Scheduler balances demand (customer orders, sales forecasts and interplant shipments) and supply (capacity planning) to hit targeted inventory levels to exceed customer expectations; analyzes product demands and inventory levels to determine reorder levels and safety stocks that will ensure product availability and minimize inventory costs; and coordinates with production planners/buyers to ensure inventory management and procurement activities support the production plan.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Maintains finished good inventory at target to ensure high service levels.
  • Prepares master schedule to create sequence and lead times in order to meet required dates, according to internal and external orders or sales forecast.
  • Ensures coordination with production planners to execute production plan on weekly/ monthly basis.
  • Monitors actual output versus the production plan. Identifies gaps and drives solutions on performance compared to actual output.
  • Performs analysis on system and forecasts each month, highlighting areas of concern.
  • Provides accurate delivery dates on internal and external sales orders.
  • Identifies release requisitions and makes changes, as necessary.
  • Reviews material shortages, stock outs, safety stock levels, and minimum /maximum quantities to meet customer requirements and proposes changes when necessary.
  • Collaborates with IT to analyze & create enhanced functionality in planning applications.
  • Creates and monitors monthly KPI Reports.
  • Establishes material movement from manufacturing to distribution and/or distribution to distribution, ensuring high levels of customer service with the lowest overall cost; provides appropriate and achievable delivery dates based on manufacturing/transportation lead times.
  • Assists in planning, monitoring, and/or managing budget in functional area of department.
  • Guides work of others who perform essentially the same work. May organize, set priorities, schedule and review work, but has no responsibility to hire, terminate, review performance, or make pay decisions.
  • Possesses knowledge and understanding of the Code of Business Ethics. Contributes to a workplace environment that is conducive to the maintenance of the Code. Remains alert and sensitive to situations that could result in actions by an employee that are illegal, unethical, in violation of the Code or the policies and procedures that support the Code. Reports actual or perceived violations of the Code or Company policies and procedures for appropriate action.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma required.
  • 5-8 years of relevant experience, including with MRP/ERP systems
  • Knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures, including supply and demand planning, and replenishment processes
  • Bachelor's degree in supply management, business, or related filed preferred.
  • APICS certification is desirable.

What We Offer!

  • Growth potential

  • Ability to make an impact in an industry leading organization

  • Health & wellness offerings

  • Excellent benefit package

  • Employee developmental programs

  • Challenging and fun atmosphere: we love what we do, take pride in our work, and have fun doing it!


InterMetro Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

No calls or agencies please. InterMetro Industries will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. 

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position, please email [email protected]. Please allow for 24-48 hours for us to respond. 

Skills Required

  • High school diploma
  • 5-8 years of relevant experience, including experience with MRP/ERP systems
  • Knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures, including supply and demand planning and replenishment processes
  • Bachelor's degree in supply management, business, or a related field
  • APICS certification
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The Company
531 Employees
Year Founded: 1929

What We Do

InterMetro Industries Corporation, operating as Metro, is a global manufacturer of storage, transport, and productivity equipment. Its product portfolio includes wire shelving, advanced polymer shelving, storage cabinets, medical carts, and other organizational solutions. The company serves healthcare, foodservice, and commercial markets, with a global manufacturing and distribution footprint and headquarters in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

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