Master Planning Manager

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Department: U.S. Manufacturing & Operations
Location: Dallas TX
Reports To: Sr. Director, Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Master Planning Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing integrated master planning strategies across U.S. manufacturing operations.

This role serves as a critical link between Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics to ensure demand and supply alignment, optimize production capacity, improve inventory efficiency, and support on-time customer deliveries.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manufacturing planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), capacity management, and cross-functional coordination within a complex manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Master Production Planning

• Develop and maintain an integrated Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer demand, sales forecasts, production capacity, and material availability.
• Coordinate production planning activities across multiple manufacturing facilities to ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Translate sales forecasts and customer orders into executable production plans.
• Monitor production performance against established plans and proactively address scheduling conflicts, capacity constraints, and material shortages.
• Establish short-, medium-, and long-term planning horizons to support operational and business objectives.

2. Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

• Lead and coordinate the S&OP process to align demand forecasts, supply capabilities, inventory targets, and business priorities.
• Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to understand customer demand, order pipelines, and forecast changes.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to evaluate production capacity, material availability, and delivery commitments.
• Identify supply-demand gaps and recommend solutions to support business continuity.
• Facilitate regular cross-functional planning meetings and provide management with actionable recommendations.

3. Capacity & Resource Planning

• Evaluate manufacturing capacity, equipment utilization, labor availability, and production constraints.
• Develop capacity planning models to support production optimization and future business growth.
• Collaborate with manufacturing leadership to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Support resource allocation and production prioritization across manufacturing operations.

4. Inventory & Supply Chain Optimization

• Partner with Procurement, Material Planning, and Logistics teams to ensure material availability and inventory alignment with production requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, material lead times, and supply risks to minimize production disruptions.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives to reduce excess inventory, improve inventory turnover, and minimize working capital requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning efficiency and supply chain responsiveness.

5. Planning Systems & Process Improvement

• Develop and standardize master planning processes, reporting mechanisms, and planning tools across U.S. operations.
• Utilize ERP systems and planning tools to improve demand visibility, production scheduling, and inventory management.
• Establish planning dashboards and performance reporting to support management decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for process automation, data accuracy improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Support the integration and alignment of planning processes across different manufacturing facilities and business units.

6.  Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

• Serve as the central coordination point for integrated planning activities across Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics.
• Facilitate effective communication between commercial and operational teams regarding production capabilities and delivery commitments.
• Lead planning-related continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support organizational integration and process standardization across U.S. manufacturing operations.
• Provide regular planning updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in production planning, supply chain planning, manufacturing operations, or related functions.
• At least 3 years of experience in a planning leadership or management role preferred.
• Proven experience in Master Production Scheduling, S&OP, demand planning, and capacity planning.
• Experience working in a multi-site manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Experience in solar, battery, electronics, automotive, or other complex manufacturing industries is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of manufacturing planning processes, production capacity management, and supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in ERP and advanced planning systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or other data analytics tools preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex operational data into actionable business recommendations.

Position Summary

The Master Planning Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing integrated master planning strategies across U.S. manufacturing operations.

This role serves as a critical link between Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics to ensure demand and supply alignment, optimize production capacity, improve inventory efficiency, and support on-time customer deliveries.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manufacturing planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), capacity management, and cross-functional coordination within a complex manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Master Production Planning

• Develop and maintain an integrated Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer demand, sales forecasts, production capacity, and material availability.
• Coordinate production planning activities across multiple manufacturing facilities to ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Translate sales forecasts and customer orders into executable production plans.
• Monitor production performance against established plans and proactively address scheduling conflicts, capacity constraints, and material shortages.
• Establish short-, medium-, and long-term planning horizons to support operational and business objectives.

2. Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

• Lead and coordinate the S&OP process to align demand forecasts, supply capabilities, inventory targets, and business priorities.
• Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to understand customer demand, order pipelines, and forecast changes.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to evaluate production capacity, material availability, and delivery commitments.
• Identify supply-demand gaps and recommend solutions to support business continuity.
• Facilitate regular cross-functional planning meetings and provide management with actionable recommendations.

3. Capacity & Resource Planning

• Evaluate manufacturing capacity, equipment utilization, labor availability, and production constraints.
• Develop capacity planning models to support production optimization and future business growth.
• Collaborate with manufacturing leadership to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Support resource allocation and production prioritization across manufacturing operations.

4. Inventory & Supply Chain Optimization

• Partner with Procurement, Material Planning, and Logistics teams to ensure material availability and inventory alignment with production requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, material lead times, and supply risks to minimize production disruptions.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives to reduce excess inventory, improve inventory turnover, and minimize working capital requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning efficiency and supply chain responsiveness.

5. Planning Systems & Process Improvement

• Develop and standardize master planning processes, reporting mechanisms, and planning tools across U.S. operations.
• Utilize ERP systems and planning tools to improve demand visibility, production scheduling, and inventory management.
• Establish planning dashboards and performance reporting to support management decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for process automation, data accuracy improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Support the integration and alignment of planning processes across different manufacturing facilities and business units.

6.  Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

• Serve as the central coordination point for integrated planning activities across Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics.
• Facilitate effective communication between commercial and operational teams regarding production capabilities and delivery commitments.
• Lead planning-related continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support organizational integration and process standardization across U.S. manufacturing operations.
• Provide regular planning updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in production planning, supply chain planning, manufacturing operations, or related functions.
• At least 3 years of experience in a planning leadership or management role preferred.
• Proven experience in Master Production Scheduling, S&OP, demand planning, and capacity planning.
• Experience working in a multi-site manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Experience in solar, battery, electronics, automotive, or other complex manufacturing industries is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of manufacturing planning processes, production capacity management, and supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in ERP and advanced planning systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or other data analytics tools preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex operational data into actionable business recommendations.

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