Master Scheduler

Job Title: Master Scheduler Location: On-Site in Windber, PA About Us For over 40 years, Kitron Group has been leading the way in manufacturing and assembly of electronics for daily use around the world. Our focus on the values of Commitment, Innovation, and Engagement has enabled us to become a leading global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company. Our U.S.-based facility, Kitron Technologies, is continuing to expand and add to our team.

Why Work for Us? At Kitron, we have a team of highly-skilled and trained colleagues. Working for us means you get access to ongoing learning and development opportunities, as well as our industry-leading benefits offerings, such as:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee-Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• 9/80 work schedule
• Additional voluntary benefits

About The Role As a Master Scheduler , you’ll be responsible to lead the development and execution of demand and production planning processes that align with our monthly business objectives. This role is critical in ensuring that operational capacity is fully utilized, profitability targets are met, and customer satisfaction is achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using statistical models, customer intelligence, and market trends.
• Align demand plans with operational capacity and financial goals to ensure optimal profitability and resource utilization.
• Lead weekly SOP meetings, presenting key insights, identifying bottlenecks, and driving actionable outcomes.
• Collaborate with Planners bi-weekly to review demand changes and finalize release plans, minimizing rescheduling.
• Balance demand and capacity to optimize asset utilization and order fulfillment.
• Create and manage a 26-week rolling site optimization plan and a monthly countdown to revenue attainment.
• Drive continuous improvement in scheduling and planning processes across all functional areas.
• Ensure alignment of material procurement with production plans to maintain cost efficiency and delivery performance.

Expectations

• Exhibit strong leadership and accountability as a member of the SIOP leadership team.
• Deliver executable and profitable shipment and production plans that meet financial and operational targets.
• Maintain a demand forecast variance of less than +/-10%.
• Proactively identify and resolve planning constraints and escalate issues as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing services or a similar industry.
• Proven experience in master scheduling, demand planning, or operations management.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional team management skills.
• Expertise in capacity modeling, financial analysis, and corporate budgeting.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, data manipulation, and database querying.
• In-depth knowledge of MRP systems (preferably Kitron IFS) and supply chain processes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with SIOP/SOP processes and tools.
• Advanced Excel and data visualization skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Pre-Employment Requirements All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. These screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and help us maintain a safe and secure workplace.

Statements *Kitron is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). EEO policies cover all employees and employment programs, management practices and decisions to include recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, training and career development, benefits, and separation. All employees and applicants for employment shall be given fair treatment and equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or other prohibited non-merit factors.

Kitron Technologies is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kitron will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 814-467-9779.

The employee must be able to perform the essential job duties/functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.*