Global Master Scheduler

Our client is a premier developer of high-complexity, mission-critical hardware solutions utilized in regulated industries worldwide. With a reputation for engineering excellence, they provide the essential components that power the next generation of industrial automation and life sciences technology. We are seeking a strategic supply chain leader to oversee the global production architecture for a high-growth business unit. This is a "linchpin" role designed for someone who thrives on solving the "Rubik's Cube" of international manufacturing. The Role As the Senior Manager of Global Planning , you will be the primary architect of the master production schedule across an expansive international manufacturing network . You will bridge the gap between commercial demand and operational execution, ensuring that global capacity is optimized to meet rigorous customer commitments. Core Responsibilities Global Network Orchestration: Own the end-to-end master production schedule across multiple international manufacturing centers, ensuring a synchronized flow of goods. Strategic Capacity Planning: Convert volatile global demand signals into executable, capacity-constrained production plans that account for labor, material, and regional constraints. Operational Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify bottlenecks within the global footprint and lead the strategic redistribution of workloads to maintain delivery performance. Intercompany Flow Management: Align regional schedules to support complex internal supply chains, shared component pools, and global resource allocation. Executive S&OP Leadership: Act as the technical lead for the Master Scheduling input of the Sales & Operations Planning process, providing data-driven insights to senior leadership. Cross-Functional Synergy: Partner with Global Procurement, Site Operations, and Sales to improve forecast consumption and drive industry-leading on-time delivery (OTD). Candidate Profile You are a high-level "systems thinker" who can manage the macro-level strategy of a global supply chain without losing sight of the micro-level details that ensure site-level success. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related Business field (APICS/CPIM certification preferred). Experience: 8+ years of progressive leadership in Master Production Scheduling (MPS) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) . Complexity: Deep experience managing supply chains for high-mix, low-volume (or mixed-mode) manufacturing environments. Global Footprint: Proven track record of managing planning cycles across a multi-site, multi-country factory network. Influence: Exceptional ability to drive alignment in a matrixed environment where you must influence stakeholders across different cultures and time zones. Work Environment Location: This role is based in the Greater Boston Area with a flexible hybrid structure. Travel: Periodic international travel to manufacturing centers as required to ensure operational alignment.