Master Production Scheduler
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In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
• Evaluate and publish the monthly shipment plan by product (POR – President’s Operating Report).
• Create and maintain the Master Plan for materials and production capacity to meet customer demand and service level goals (PDSL 95%, RDSL 90%, LT 28 days average, late backlog targets).
• Review incoming orders and balance production lines according to the plan.
• Work with Sales, Marketing, and Manufacturing to determine forecasts and review plan performance (S&OP).
• Review and confirm the Master Plan for S&OP.
• Maintain material orders for product families, including engineering changes.
• Collaborate with Purchasing on supplier transitions.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels aligned with demand and inventory goals.
• Review and manage obsolete and excess inventory.
• Determine if lead times need adjustment based on material availability.
• Support new product introduction with inventory planning.
• Coordinate with Engineering on new product launches and design changes.
• Analyze and update planning parameters (safety stock, kanban, min-max).
• Lead, assign work, and identify training needs for planners.
• Follow up on assigned activities until completion.
• Participate in safety and hygiene activities.
• Comply with training programs.
• Support cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company safety regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
Who You Are:
The Master Production Planner is responsible for material planning at the product family level to ensure alignment with the business unit’s plan. This role organizes and develops the master production schedule based on demand, production line capacity, and customer requirements.
The position works closely with, Marketing, and Supply Chain to ensure the achievement of key objectives.
For This Role, You Will Need:
• Experience handling information from planning, purchasing, and production areas.
• Experience developing and monitoring planning and operations KPIs.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and MRP planning systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proactive with a strong sense of urgency.
• Leadership skills, team management, and teamwork.
• Oracle system knowledge is desirable and ability to monitor operational KPIs.
• Knowledge of BOMs, planning, sales forecasting, and MRP systems.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor's Degree as Industrial, Mechanical Engineer or equivalent.
• Bilingual 90%
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together, are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
• By joining Emerson, you will be given the opportunity to make a difference through the work you do.
• Emerson's compensation and benefits programs are designed to be competitive within the industry and local labor markets. We also offer comprehensive medical and insurance coverage to meet the needs of our employees.
• We are committed to creating a global workplace that supports diversity, equity and embraces inclusion.
• Emerson is committed to Diversity and Equal Opportunity, its core values and believes in respecting DE & I. We do not discriminate and welcome all qualified candidates to apply and become part of our family, no matter the gender identity, race, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and/or nationality.
• We attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in an inclusive environment, where all employees can reach their greatest potential. We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it is critical to our success as a global company.
• Safety is paramount to us, and we are relentless in our pursuit to provide a Safe Working Environment across our global network and facilities.
• Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive and safe work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent.