Master Planner
Core
Lead the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process and develop the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to align customer demand, production capacity, and inventory targets.
Role type
Senior Master Planner (Supply Chain)
Builds
Production schedules, material plans, and inventory strategies for automotive manufacturing operations.
Domain
Automotive industry, Supply Chain Planning
Required skills
SIOP/S&OP process leadership, Master Production Scheduling (MPS), SAP PP module expertise, MRP parameter management, EDI schedule interpretation (DELFOR/DELFOR), inventory control strategies, capacity planning, supplier performance management, advanced Excel analysis, bilingual communication (English/Spanish).
Preferred skills
Automotive industry experience, continuous improvement initiatives, working capital optimization, supplier claims management.
Technologies
SAP (PP, MM, SD), Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Lead the SIOP process to ensure alignment between demand, capacity, and inventory; Develop and optimize the Master Production Schedule (MPS); Manage raw material planning and inventory control; Lead and coach the Materials Planning team; Drive site capacity planning activities; Ensure accuracy of master data and planning parameters; Manage customer EDI schedules and supplier performance reviews; Develop planning reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities