Master Scheduler

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Neenah, WI, USA
In-Office
64K-96K Annually
Junior
Appliances • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Develops and maintains Master Production Schedules and Material Requirements Planning to balance customer demand, inventory, procurement, and production capacity. Creates what-if scenarios, analyzes demand changes, identifies delivery risks, escalates disruptions, and coordinates with Program Management to support customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In

About us:  At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world.  Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. 

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. 

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.  

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. 

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. 

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience.  For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range:

$63,900.00 - $95,900.00

Purpose Statement:  In this role, the focus is on coordinating customer expectations with organizational objectives by developing schedules that align with both stakeholder requirements and feasibility, ensuring a balance that enhances customer satisfaction while meeting organizational goals.


Key Job Accountabilities:

  • In collaborations with Program Management; analyze Customer demand to enable effective inventory management, production scheduling, customer satisfaction and procurement decisions.
  • Create and analyze what-if scenarios to simulate the impact to Plexus based on various demand changes and unified plan.
  • Create and maintain Master Production Schedules (MPS) and generate Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and proactively mitigate potential disruptions to production efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Highlight and escalate any area of the business which may impact Customer Service Excellence with regard to product delivery.
  • Able to resolve challenges through standard policies and procedures with general guidance.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications:  

  • Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment. Employee must possess good written and oral communication, organizational and troubleshooting skills.
  • The ability to take a proactive approach, and take ownership for all activities related to the success of the Focus Factory in order to ensure successful operations.
  • Employee must work safely at all times and maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information.
  • Must have computer experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and the ability to learn Plexus Data Collection and MRP/ERP systems. General office equipment and materials.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements.  If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 or more years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to analyze customer demand and support inventory management, production scheduling, customer satisfaction, and procurement decisions
  • Ability to create and analyze what-if scenarios
  • Experience or ability to create and maintain Master Production Schedules and generate Material Requirements Planning
  • Ability to proactively identify, mitigate, resolve, and escalate production or delivery disruptions
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment
  • Good written and oral communication, organizational, troubleshooting, and ownership skills
  • Ability to work safely and maintain confidentiality
  • Computer experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to learn Plexus Data Collection and MRP/ERP systems

Plexus Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Plexus Corp. and has not been reviewed or approved by Plexus Corp..

  • Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests the company offers multiple medical plan options, mental-health support, and programs like virtual physical therapy that add meaningful value. Benefits such as paid leave, disability coverage, and company-paid life insurance are also highlighted as strong components.
  • Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) plan includes a company match reported as 100% of the first 4% with immediate vesting. This structure is seen as a solid foundation for long-term savings.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests resources like tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 and wellness programs enhance the overall package. Paid volunteer time and development opportunities are also viewed as beneficial.

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The Company
HQ: Neenah, WI
8,686 Employees
Year Founded: 1976

What We Do

Since 1979, Plexus has been partnering with companies to create the products that build a better world. We are a team of over 20,000 individuals who are dedicated to providing Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing and Aftermarket Services. Plexus is a global leader that specializes in serving customers in industries with highly complex products and demanding regulatory environments. Plexus delivers customer service excellence to leading companies by providing innovative, comprehensive solutions throughout a product’s lifecycle. For more information about Plexus, visit our website at www.plexus.com

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