MASTER PLANNER & SCHEDULER

Job Description

Job Description

Zehnder Rittling - A Trusted Name In Hydronic and Radiant Heating Since 1946 located in Western New York at 100 Rittling Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14220.   Apply today at: rittling.com/careers

Zehnder Rittling has led the industry in quality, responsiveness, and innovation for over 80 years. With patented and proven heating and cooling products, and custom-build engineering with CAD design capabilities, Zehnder Rittling is a single source supplier for the full variety of hydronic or radiant heating and cooling solutions.

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Manufacturing Master Scheduler & Planner to lead production planning and scheduling activities across our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining the master production schedule, balancing customer demand with production capacity, managing inventory levels, and ensuring on-time delivery performance. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with Operations, Procurement, Engineering, Customer Service, and Sales to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule to meet customer demand and business objectives.
• Balance production capacity, labor availability, material constraints, and customer priorities.
• Develop & implement plan to level load the factory by work cell to utilize available capacity.
• Create and monitor detailed production schedules for manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate schedule adjustments to address changes in demand, supply chain disruptions, equipment downtime, or staffing constraints.
• Monitor schedule adherence and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Demand & Inventory Management

• Review forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels to develop accurate production plans.
• Analyze demand trends and recommend inventory strategies to optimize service levels.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on production priorities.
• Communicate production schedules, risks, and recovery plans to key stakeholders.
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and capacity planning activities.

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Track and report key planning metrics, including:
• Schedule attainment
• On-time delivery
• Capacity utilization
• Forecast accuracy
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Participate in ERP system enhancements and data accuracy initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience.
• Experience developing and managing master production schedules in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume and/or repetitive manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of capacity planning, inventory optimization, and forecasting methodologies.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems.

Full Time, Day Shift, $75,000-$90,000 based on experience.

Apply today at: rittling.com/careers

Some of the Zehnder Rittling benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, dental & vision coverage offerings
• Health Savings Account when elect a high deductible health plan (with employer contribution)
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday time
• 401k Retirement Plan - (with employer match contribution)

Zehnder Rittling is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Zehnder Rittling will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business.