MPS Planner

MPS Planner - OH/Indiana
Reports to: MPS/MRP Planning Manager
Individual Contributor
Location: IN/OH/KY - Facility zip code is 47025

Master Production Scheduler (Manufacturing)

This opportunity is with a well-established North American manufacturer in the Food and Beverage Industry seeking a planning professional to coordinate production and purchasing activities in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The position works closely with Operations, Procurement, Logistics and Finance to ensure materials and production schedules support customer demand while maintaining efficient inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short-term production and purchasing schedules using an ERP planning system.
• Monitor planning exceptions daily and resolve issues that could impact production or customer service.
• Release production and purchasing orders while maintaining accurate sequencing and scheduling.
• Build production schedules that balance customer demand, manufacturing capacity, line efficiency, planned maintenance, qualifications and other operational requirements.
• Provide operations with clear visibility to daily production schedules.
• Leverage system planning tools to balance production capacity across manufacturing lines.
• Support new product introductions and material transitions while minimizing excess inventory and obsolete materials.
• Optimize inventory levels in accordance with established production strategies and operating guidelines.
• Review future planned orders on an ongoing basis and make proactive adjustments when appropriate.
• Maintain planning parameters within established planning windows and ensure schedule changes are properly documented and approved.
• Maintain accurate ERP master data, including routine review of inventory planning parameters and safety stock settings.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in production planning, master scheduling, purchasing, or supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong SAP (or comparable ERP) and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Analytical, data-driven decision maker with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization.
• Business acumen and sound judgment when balancing customer service, production efficiency and inventory.

Success in this Role

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently while partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Able to adapt quickly in a dynamic manufacturing operation.
• Focused on delivering accurate plans that support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.