Master Planner II

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kforce has a client in Chesterfield, MO that is seeking a Master Planner II.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master production schedules and material plans to support customer demand, inventory targets, and manufacturing requirements
• Translate forecasts, sales requirements, and business priorities into executable supply and production plans using SAP S/4HANA MRP and planning tools
• Analyze supply and demand requirements to identify shortages, excess inventory, capacity constraints, and service risks; develop and execute mitigation plans to address imbalances
• Manage inventory levels to achieve service, working capital, and operational objectives through effective use of planning parameters, safety stock, reorder points, lead times, lot sizing, and other inventory control practices
• Monitor inventory performance and implement strategies to reduce excess, obsolete, slow-moving, and at-risk inventory while maintaining required service levels
• Maintain and optimize MRP planning parameters, monitor exception messages, and partner with Master Data teams to ensure planning and material master data accuracy
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, and suppliers to manage lead times, capacity constraints, shortages, sourcing changes, and supply risks that impact production and customer service
• Develop and maintain planning dashboards, reports, and key performance metrics, including inventory turns, service levels, forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, material availability, and supplier performance
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning effectiveness, inventory optimization, operational efficiency, and supply chain performance using SAP, Excel, Power BI, and other analytical tools

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field; Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• CPIM, Lean, Six Sigma, or APICS/ASCM certification preferred
• 4+ years of progressive experience in production planning, master scheduling, supply chain planning, or materials management
• Manufacturing experience in a multi-site environment preferred
• Experience with SAP required; experience with SAP S/4HANA MRP and related planning functionality preferred
• Experience with Power BI, advanced Excel, or other supply chain analytics tools preferred
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, MRP, capacity planning, and SIOP/S&OP processes
• Experience leading inventory reduction, working capital improvement, or supply chain optimization initiatives
• Experience developing planning, inventory, and performance dashboards
• Strong collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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