Manager, Master Scheduling

On the demand side, Forecasting and Demand Management is the primary feed into both Sales & Operations Planning and Master Scheduling while on the supply side Capacity Planning is the primary feed. The Manager, Master Scheduling must tie demand at the earliest stages to production staffing to ensure that the sum of the individual items in Master Schedule matches the Production Plan. Additionally, future capacity allocation is based solely on the connection between early project development and execution.

• Own long-term Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and short-term scheduling for the Engineering Service Center (ESC) and four Value-Added Service Center (VASC) sites.
• Lead and develop Production Planners as direct reports.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Drive cross-functional alignment with Business Development, PMO, Marketing, Engineering, and Production to prioritize demand and align capacity.
• Establish and maintain a formal MPS sign-off and governance process.
• Develop and standardize scheduling methodologies and planning processes.
• Identify and resolve demand, supply, and capacity constraints.
• Run scenario planning to proactively identify and mitigate risk.
• Coordinate maintenance activities within the Master Production Schedule.
• Plan and manage dependent and independent demand schedules.
• Optimize labor and equipment utilization while accounting for seasonal fluctuations.
• Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Develop, track, and maintain capacity requirements planning.
• Establish and manage safety stock levels.
• Provide raw-material inventory level recommendations to Materials Management.
• Develop and execute strategies for discontinued, obsolete, and excess inventory.
• Plan and coordinate rework strategies as needed.

• This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization or visa sponsorship (including initial, transfer, or extension), and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and remain authorized for the duration of employment without the need for sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or a related field, required.
• Minimum of five years of experience, including two years leading teams, required.
• Lean Explorer certification, required.
• Lean Problem Solver certification, required.
• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) or Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) certification, preferred.
• Strong proficiency in JIRA, preferred.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA components, including SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and embedded Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (ePPDS), preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and process-driven skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and documentation capabilities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills across all levels, including senior leadership.
• Strong planning and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
• Proven experience leading small teams of planners or schedulers in a manufacturing environment.

You'll join a top-ranked workplace with competitive compensation, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package. We offer paid time off, paid family leave, educational reimbursement, 401(k) matching, and medical/dental/vision coverage. You'll also have two paid days annually to give back to your local community.

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we're driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you'll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you'll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.