Master Scheduler

Job Description

Tiger Mowers is seeking an experienced Master Scheduler to join our team in Sioux Falls, SD. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring whole goods and parts sales orders are integrated into the production schedule, balancing operational capacity, business plans, and customer needs. If you have a strong background in production planning, scheduling, and inventory management, we encourage you to apply! This is not a remote/hybrid position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a 12-month rolling master production schedule aligned with forecasted demand and plant capacity.
• Adjust production schedules based on market trends, whole goods inventory levels, and operational constraints.
• Collaborate with Sales, Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Dealerships, and Customers to coordinate and monitor the flow of sales orders.
• Lead weekly production and scheduling meetings, providing updates on production status, purchase shortages, and capacity issues.
• Ensure production delivery dates are accurate and align with customer expectations.
• Track and report performance metrics against business plans, including shipment plans, inventory levels, and production targets.
• Maintain ERP system scheduling data and oversee schedule reliability.
• Work closely with Engineering to schedule prototype and development projects.
• Supervise the production control department, including planners and clerks.
• Expedite special orders and assist in resolving scheduling conflicts.
• Support shipping and trucking coordination, tracking shipping costs, and assisting with revenue forecasting.
• Perform reporting tasks, including Work Order Variance review, Month-End parts and whole goods reports, OSMI reports, PPV reports, and Intercompany reports.
• Maintain a 5-year shop floor calendar within JDE and manage whole goods inventory stocking levels.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, CPIM, or CPS certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in inventory control, production control, purchasing, or scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems and production planning principles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (JDE preferred), Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Previous supervisory experience is a plus.

Why Join Tiger Mowers?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• A collaborative work environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• The chance to play a key role in optimizing production and operations at a leading manufacturing company.

If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for production planning and scheduling, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to join our team at Tiger Mowers!