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Senior Production Planner/Master Scheduler

Full Time Professional Wilmington, MA, US

Salary Range: $98,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

Job Description Senior Production Planner/Master Scheduler Location This position is onsite and is based in Wilmington, MA Position Summary The Senior Production Planner/Master Scheduler plays a critical role in supporting the execution of strategic business objectives that drive growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence within a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that align customer demand, inventory targets, manufacturing capacity, and material availability while ensuring on-time product delivery and optimal resource utilization.

Success in this role requires exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, as the planner serves as a key liaison between multiple functions, translating customer requirements and demand forecasts into executable production plans. The ideal candidate possesses strong experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems, and Excel analytical capability to balance competing priorities in a dynamic production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end MRP process, ensuring data integrity, planning accuracy, and system effectiveness.
• Analyze forecast demand, customer orders, inventory levels, lead times, and production capacity to create realistic and achievable manufacturing schedules.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain teams to ensure timely material availability and mitigate risks associated with long lead-time semiconductor components and materials.
• Communicate schedule changes, material constraints, production priorities, and recovery plans effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Facilitate cross-functional planning meetings and provide clear recommendations regarding capacity constraints, inventory risks, and customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor and drive key performance indicators, including on-time delivery, inventory turns, schedule adherence, forecast accuracy, and MRP planning accuracy.
• Identify and resolve supply-demand imbalances, production bottlenecks, and material shortages to minimize disruptions and maximize customer service levels.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to support new product introductions, product transitions, and production ramp activities.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters, bills of material, lead times, and master data to ensure optimal ERP/MRP performance.
• Drive process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, inventory optimization, planning effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of production planning, master scheduling, or supply chain planning experience in a semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SYSPRO and SAP MRP/ERP systems, including planning parameters, demand management, inventory control, and production scheduling.
• Demonstrated experience managing MRP accuracy, inventory performance, and production planning in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing customer demands and business conditions.

Critical Success Factors

• Exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong expertise in SYSPRO and SAP MRP systems.
• High level of ownership and accountability for planning accuracy.
• Ability to balance customer requirements, inventory objectives, and manufacturing capacity.
• Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience operating in a demanding, fast-paced semiconductor environment.

The compensation salary range for this role is $98,000 to $125,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

Energetiq Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.