Global Master Scheduler

Our client is a premier developer of high-complexity, mission-critical hardware solutions utilized in regulated industries worldwide. With a reputation for engineering excellence, they provide the essential components that power the next generation of industrial automation and life sciences technology.

We are seeking a strategic supply chain leader to oversee the global production architecture for a high-growth business unit. This is a "linchpin" role designed for someone who thrives on solving the "Rubik's Cube" of international manufacturing.

The Role

As the Senior Manager of Global Planning, you will be the primary architect of the master production schedule across an expansive international manufacturing network. You will bridge the gap between commercial demand and operational execution, ensuring that global capacity is optimized to meet rigorous customer commitments.

Core Responsibilities

• Global Network Orchestration: Own the end-to-end master production schedule across multiple international manufacturing centers, ensuring a synchronized flow of goods.

• Strategic Capacity Planning: Convert volatile global demand signals into executable, capacity-constrained production plans that account for labor, material, and regional constraints.

• Operational Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify bottlenecks within the global footprint and lead the strategic redistribution of workloads to maintain delivery performance.

• Intercompany Flow Management: Align regional schedules to support complex internal supply chains, shared component pools, and global resource allocation.

• Executive S&OP Leadership: Act as the technical lead for the Master Scheduling input of the Sales & Operations Planning process, providing data-driven insights to senior leadership.

• Cross-Functional Synergy: Partner with Global Procurement, Site Operations, and Sales to improve forecast consumption and drive industry-leading on-time delivery (OTD).

Candidate Profile

You are a high-level "systems thinker" who can manage the macro-level strategy of a global supply chain without losing sight of the micro-level details that ensure site-level success.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related Business field (APICS/CPIM certification preferred).

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive leadership in Master Production Scheduling (MPS) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

• Complexity: Deep experience managing supply chains for high-mix, low-volume (or mixed-mode) manufacturing environments.

• Global Footprint: Proven track record of managing planning cycles across a multi-site, multi-country factory network.

• Influence: Exceptional ability to drive alignment in a matrixed environment where you must influence stakeholders across different cultures and time zones.

Work Environment

• Location: This role is based in the Greater Boston Area with a flexible hybrid structure.

• Travel: Periodic international travel to manufacturing centers as required to ensure operational alignment.