Master Planner – Scheduler

MANN+HUMMEL

. Develop, maintain, and communicate the master production schedule based on customer demand, forecasts, backlog, inventory levels, production capacity, and material availability .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeHanover Park • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in production planning and scheduling, with a strong focus on balancing customer demand and supply constraints. Proficient in utilizing ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel for data analysis to optimize inventory and production processes.

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Production PlanningMaster SchedulingERP/MRP SystemsAdvanced Microsoft ExcelSupply Chain Management

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Hard Skills

Production SchedulingMaterials PlanningCapacity AnalysisInventory ManagementDemand ForecastingData AnalysisContingency PlanningContinuous ImprovementOperational PrioritizationSchedule Adherence

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityLeadership

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsMRP SystemsMicrosoft ExcelSAP

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementManufacturingFiltrationAutomotiveAerospace

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and communicate the master production schedule based on customer demand, forecasts, backlog, inventory levels, production capacity, and material availability
Translate customer requirements and forecasts into realistic short- and long-term production plans
Review production requirements daily and adjust schedules based on changing demand, material availability, equipment capacity, labor constraints, and operational priorities
Monitor open customer orders, backlog, past-due orders, and production priorities; communicate potential delivery risks
Partner with Production leadership to ensure schedules are realistic and aligned with labor and equipment capacity
Coordinate with Purchasing and Material Planning to identify material shortages
Work with Inventory to ensure system inventory supports planning and scheduling decisions
Analyze capacity requirements and identify bottlenecks, resource constraints, overtime, staffing, or schedule adjustments
Lead or participate in daily and weekly production planning meetings
Support SIOP/S&OP activities with capacity, backlog, inventory, and demand information
Monitor schedule adherence and identify root causes for missed production schedules
Prioritize production orders based on customer requirements, material availability, business needs, and operational constraints
Communicate schedule changes and priorities to Production, Customer Service, Purchasing, Shipping, Inventory, and plant leadership
Reduce excess inventory, improve inventory turns, and optimize working capital while maintaining customer service levels
Monitor slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory and coordinate corrective actions
Maintain planning parameters, lead times, production data, and related information within ERP/MRP systems
Analyze demand trends, production performance, inventory levels, and forecast changes to identify risks
Support new product launches, product transitions, engineering changes, and phase-in/phase-out planning
Develop contingency plans for material shortages, equipment downtime, labor shortages, supplier disruptions, and demand changes
Drive continuous improvements in production planning and scheduling processes
Escalate significant supply, capacity, customer delivery, or production risks to plant leadership
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related field; OR 5-years’ minimum directly related experience without degree
3–5+ years of experience in production planning, master scheduling, materials planning, supply chain, or a related manufacturing role
Strong experience working within an ERP/MRP fast-paced manufacturing environment
Experience developing and managing production schedules within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze and interpret large amounts of operational data
Demonstrated ability to balance customer demand with supply, including material, inventory, labor, equipment, and capacity constraints
Filtration, Automotive, or Aerospace industry experience preferred
SAP experience preferred
No visa sponsorships are available for this position