Production Planner/Master Scheduler 3

Job#: 3058703

Job Description:

Production Planner / Master Scheduler III

Location: Fremont, CA

Position Overview

We are seeking a Production Planner / Master Scheduler III to support production control, material planning, inventory management, and manufacturing execution activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This individual contributor role partners closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Planning teams to ensure material availability, schedule adherence, inventory accuracy, and on-time product delivery.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in production control, SAP, inventory management, and manufacturing operations, along with the ability to identify and resolve material, inventory, and scheduling issues.

Key Responsibilities

Production Control & Scheduling

• Manage production control activities related to manufacturing schedules, logistics, and material readiness.
• Convert planned orders to manufacturing work orders and material reservations.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules to support on-time manufacturing and customer delivery commitments.
• Ensure timely closure of work orders and completion of backflush transactions.
• Review and execute Bill of Material (BOM) changes and engineering change requirements.
• Support labor loading, production scheduling, and capacity planning activities.

Inventory & Material Management

• Analyze and reconcile work order, inventory, and material variances.
• Monitor inventory locations and partner with cross-functional teams to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Improve inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and material visibility across operations.
• Identify material shortages and assess potential production impacts.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Planning teams on material allocation strategies for constrained suppliers.
• Conduct inventory assessments and support shortage mitigation activities when required.

Cross-Functional Operations Support

• Participate in daily manufacturing and supply chain meetings to prioritize production control activities.
• Communicate material constraints, shortages, risks, and schedule impacts to key stakeholders.
• Investigate production control issues, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support on-time delivery objectives through proactive management of materials, inventory, and scheduling activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure production goals are achieved.

Master Scheduling Support

• Assist with development and maintenance of master production schedules.
• Monitor schedule adherence and identify risks related to labor, material availability, capacity constraints, or design changes.
• Support management decision-making through data analysis and schedule impact assessments.
• Help resolve backlog, shortage, and manufacturing interruption issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Logistics, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in:

• Production Control

• Manufacturing Planning

• Master Scheduling

• Materials Planning

• Supply Chain Operations

• Inventory Control

• High level proficiency with SAP or comparable ERP/MRP systems.

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a high-volume production environment.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple departments and levels of the organization.

• Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting lean manufacturing environments.
• Experience working in repetitive manufacturing or pulse-line manufacturing operations.
• Experience with inventory reconciliation and variance analysis.
• Experience with material allocation strategies and shortage management.
• Experience with production scheduling, capacity planning, and manufacturing execution systems.
• Knowledge of BOM management and change implementation processes.

Top Skills / Must-Haves

Required

• Production Control Experience
• SAP / ERP System Knowledge
• Strong Communication Skills
• Manufacturing Scheduling
• Inventory Management & Reconciliation
• Material Planning
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

Preferred

• Lean Manufacturing
• Master Scheduling
• Capacity Planning
• Inventory Optimization
• Materials Management
• Supply Chain Operations

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Fremont, CA, US

Job Type:

Engineering and Technicians

Date Posted:

November 10, 2026

Pay Range:

$35 - $43 per hour

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