Master Scheduler
Unigen Corporation - Newark, CA
Hiring: Master Scheduler Company: Unigen Corporation Location: Newark, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:17:22 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Program Management, SAP About the job Experience: •3–7 years in production/master scheduling or demand planning, ideally in a Contract Manufacturing, EMS, or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environment. •7 years in production/master scheduling or demand planning, ideally in a Contract Manufacturing, EMS, or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environment. Required Skills: •Build, publish, and maintain the MPS across the planning horizon (typically rolling 4–13 weeks, with a longer-range rough-cut view), sequencing customer orders into production line schedules. •Run Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) and/or detailed capacity checks against labor, machine, and line availability; identify bottlenecks and recommend load-leveling, overtime, or line-balancing actions. •Reconcile customer forecasts/orders (demand signal) against the schedule; flag over/under-loaded periods and drive trade-off decisions with Sales/Program Management. •Monitor schedule adherence, run daily/weekly exception reports (late materials, capacity conflicts, order changes), and drive resolution through cross-functional huddles. •Provide MPS-level input into Sales & Operations Planning cycles; reconcile master schedule with the aggregate demand/supply plan. •Maintain planning parameters (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, calendars) in the ERP/APS system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, NetSuite) to keep the MPS logic accurate. •Communicate committed ship dates, capacity constraints, and schedule risks to planners/program managers as needed in a CM/EMS setting. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience. •Solid functional working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and capacity planning tools. •In-depth knowledge of MPS, MRP, RCCP/CRP, BOM structures, and demand-supply balancing. •Advanced Excel; experience with planning/APS software a plus. •APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred. •Cross-functional coordination (Sales, Materials, Production, Quality) •Analytical/data-driven decision making under constraint (capacity vs. material vs. demand trade-offs) •Clear communication of schedule risk to leadership and customers •Comfort with ambiguity and fast-changing priorities typical of CM/contract environments Compensation: •$85,000 - $100,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!