Master Planner

Master Planner

Universal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation assembly equipment. Our solutions are used to build some of today's high-tech gadgets, and to create the most advanced technologies in the fast-moving electronics industry. From cell phones and tablets to infrastructure, industrial, automotive, military and medical products, our innovative solutions play an integral role in driving the future of technology!

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Master Planner to join our Supply Chain team. This role is responsible for developing and managing integrated demand and supply plans that align with business goals, optimize inventory levels, and ensure customer satisfaction. The candidate will bring a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and a strong foundation in planning principles, supported by a bachelor’s degree.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Develop, maintain, and communicate the master production schedule (MPS) based on forecasted demand, actual customer orders, and inventory targets for the assigned product lines.
• Partner with sales teams to validate forecasts and translate them into actionable supply plans.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics to ensure capacity, material availability, and production capabilities meet planning requirements.
• Monitor key planning metrics (e.g., forecast accuracy, on-time delivery, inventory turns) and drive continuous improvement.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to execute planning functions and maintain accurate system parameters (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, etc.).
• Participates in sales and operations planning meetings to clarify machine configurations, locational builds, options to be included in those builds, then loads the captured information into SAP to drive material acquisition.
• Analyzes data pertaining to historical customer usage patterns within specific machine configurations to anticipate future customer demands.
• Issues production orders for manufacturing for each particular machine build.
• Lead planners/schedulers/materials specialists to ensure jobs are created, released, picked, and executed to support machine build plans.
• Additional responsibilities if required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, or master scheduling within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications: Nice to have

• Experience in discrete manufacturing or mechanical assembly environments.
• APICS/CPIM or related certification.
• SAP experience.

Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality:

• Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem solving tools to continuously improve work processes.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis.
• Remain stationary for extended periods but also needs to be mobile enough to navigate through work areas.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with fellow colleagues.

Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.

Target Annual Pay Rate: $75,000 – $85,000 + Robust Benefits