Master Scheduler/Planner

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Master Scheduler/Planner for Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) defines and maintains planning and scheduling processes, the master production schedule, and resource requirements planning activities. Using enterprise planning systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams, this role ensures production capabilities support business objectives and customer commitments. The Master Scheduler/Planner partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Contracts, and Finance to optimize production, resource utilization, and on-time customer delivery. This position requires a strong understanding of products, manufacturing processes, resource capabilities, and capacity constraints. Data-driven decision-making and effective resource planning are essential to the success of this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the preparation of and ensure the accuracy of production schedules to meet customer requirements, and accept and verify schedule updates between the Production floor and the Contracts department
• Reschedule operations as needed; adjust schedules to address unforeseen conditions and identify root causes of schedule delays
• Utilize Microsoft D365 ERP/MRP to develop, maintain, and communicate production and delivery schedules
• Analyze production capacity, resource constraints, and manufacturing throughput to support production planning and recommend schedule adjustments to meet customer commitments
• Improve forecasting tools and processes through innovative use of Microsoft D365, Power BI, and other planning tools
• Lead job review and production meetings with Operations, Contracts, Engineering, Quality, and Materials to ensure all job requirements, including outside processing activities, are accurately reflected in the production schedule
• Serve as a primary point of contact and collaborate with Contracts, Finance, Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Production Control, Quality, and Manufacturing
• Prepare, distribute, and communicate production schedules to support planning and decision-making
• Compare current and anticipated orders with available raw material inventory and anticipate material requirements to support production demands
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure timely material availability, resolve material and capacity constraints, and escalate significant risks impacting production or shipment plans
• Continuously optimize production schedules to accommodate changing priorities, emergency requirements, and unforeseen issues while meeting customer commitments
• Lead customer scheduling activities with the Contracts and Production departments to align customer commitments, production schedules, and financial forecasts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to proactively resolve issues affecting production, including rejected parts, material availability, capacity constraints, and changes in customer demand
• Monitor finished goods inventory to ensure adequate product availability
• Ensure production schedules maintain sufficient finished goods inventory to meet customer demand while optimizing production efficiency

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and the Chemring Operational Framework
• Ensure the Group ethos of all employees going home safely at the end of their working day is adhered to
• Promote a high standard of ethical behavior and adherence to the Group’s core values, and promote a culture of honesty and integrity across ASC
• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• N/A

Requirements

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• APICS Certification preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of five years of scheduling/planning in an ERP/MRP environment
• Experience supporting operations in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience in a FAR/DFAR environment
• Experience participating in a Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing, and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to apply sound judgment, initiative, and creativity to complex technical challenges
• Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, shipping documentation, and inventory records
• Ability to create production plans, including targets and deviations from targets
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Advanced proficiency with production planning systems
• Excellent planning, time management skills, and attention to detail skills
• Thorough understanding of Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, ERP/MRP systems, Power BI, and production planning software
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) ERP is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and facilitate alignment among cross-functional teams
• Strong negotiation skills, particularly in balancing competing operational priorities
• Proven ability to influence without authority in a matrixed environment
• Comfortable leading and communicating through change management situations (schedule shifts, resource constraints, customer-driven changes)

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Use of computer.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEO Know Your Rights

ASC EEO Policy Statement is available here: EEO Policy Statement

ASC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to HR@alloysurfaces.com or call (703) 574-6049 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.