Master Scheduler

Job Disription- Master Scheduler

Location- Kurla Mumbai

The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing and managing the short-term supply plan (0 4 months horizon) in alignment with the integrated business planning (IBP) framework. The role ensures demand-supply balance optimizes production and inventory and serves as the critical link between operational scheduling and mid/long-term supply planning.

This position plays a key role in ensuring service level adherence inventory health and efficient utilization of manufacturing and supply chain resources.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain a weekly detailed supply plan (0 4 months horizon) using IBP or equivalent systems.
• Review and refine system-generated supply plans to ensure feasibility and alignment with operational constraints.

Act as the bridge between detailed schedulers (short-term) and supply planners (mid/long-term horizon).

Scenario Planning & Risk Management

• Evaluate alternate supply scenarios to address constraints related to capacity materials or logistics.
• Identify risks gaps and supply disruptions and proactively drive mitigation strategies (e.g. expediting alternate sourcing overtime planning).

Optimize supply plans considering cost capacity utilization and service levels.

Inventory & Performance Management

• Monitor and optimize inventory levels including slow-moving and excess inventory.
• Close watch on Inventory and its projection for long term visibility
• Own supply chain KPIs such as:
  • Service Level / OTIF
  • Inventory Projection & DOH
  • Plan Adherence

Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance

• Collaborate closely with Demand Planning Procurement Manufacturing and Logistics teams.
• Lead Weekly S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) and contribute to Monthly Supply Review / S&OP cycles.

Partner with regional/global teams for inter-company and inter-site supply coordination.

Master Data & Systems Management

• Ensure accuracy and governance of planning master data (SKUs BOMs lead times etc.).
• Manage master data creation and updates via MDG tools and ServiceNow workflows.

Leverage ERP (SAP) and planning tools (IBP/APO) for decision-making and reporting.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support supply chain transformation and digital initiatives.
• Contribute to process standardization automation and planning excellence programs.

Support new product introduction (NPI) planning and execution

Education & Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Production) or Supply Chain Management

Certification preferred: APICS CPIM / CSCP / PMP

Experience Requirements

• 8 10 years of experience in supply chain including:
  • Supply planning / production scheduling
  • Cross-functional exposure (manufacturing procurement or logistics)
• Experience in multinational or complex supply chain environments
• Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced planning tools (IBP preferred)
• Industry experience in chemical or process manufacturing is preferred

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a data-driven approach
• Ability to manage ambiguity and respond to supply chain disruptions
• Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to lead discussions and influence without authority
• Continuous improvement mindset and problem-solving orientation

Supervisory Responsibility

Individual Contributor (No direct reports)