Director Planning & Scheduling (Syteline/CSI)

Accountabilities

• • Own and lead the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (SIOP) process, coordinating stakeholders across Sales, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, and executive leadership to balance demand and supply.
  • Analyze forecasts, inventory levels, production capacity, and customer commitments to support effective planning decisions across the product portfolio.
  • Develop and maintain master production schedules aligned with business objectives, manufacturing capabilities, and delivery requirements.
  • Monitor SIOP performance indicators, including forecast accuracy, safety stock levels, inventory health, and on-time delivery.
  • Review safety stock requirements across SKUs and establish appropriate targets based on demand volatility, lead-time variability, and service-level objectives.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory while maintaining appropriate customer service levels and conduct regular inventory adequacy reviews.
  • Manage lead-time reviews for raw materials, components, and finished goods, ensuring planning parameters remain accurate and current within Syteline.
  • Monitor vendor and manufacturing performance against established lead-time standards and collaborate with Procurement on corrective actions when variances arise.
  • Troubleshoot planning exceptions involving production bottlenecks, material shortages, capacity constraints, scheduling conflicts, and system discrepancies.
  • Monitor Syteline alerts and exception reports, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions with Operations, Production, and Procurement teams.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase planning accuracy, improve system utilization, and strengthen manufacturing planning processes.
  • Serve as the senior authority on planning and scheduling, advising executive leadership on capacity strategy, planning risks, and process maturity.
  • Establish and document planning processes, standards, and best practices while mentoring and developing other planning professionals.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • At least 7 years of progressive experience as a Master Scheduler or in a comparable senior planning and scheduling role within manufacturing, supply chain, or operations.
  • Hands-on experience with Infor CloudSuite Industrial/Syteline, including strong knowledge of its planning, scheduling, and MRP functionality.
  • Strong understanding of demand forecasting, inventory management, master production scheduling, and S&OP/SIOP processes.
  • Practical knowledge of lead-time management, safety stock calculations, production scheduling, and manufacturing workflows.
  • Experience in medical device, biopharmaceutical, life sciences, or another FDA/ISO-regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Strong ERP/MRP aptitude with the ability to understand complex manufacturing processes and translate operational needs into effective planning solutions.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, and data analysis.
  • Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Highly self-directed, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership and influencing decisions at the executive level without direct authority.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across cross-functional teams.

  Benefits

  • Competitive salary of up to $175,000.
  • Full-time employment opportunity.
  • Remote work arrangement.
  • Opportunity to take ownership of enterprise-level planning and scheduling processes.
  • High-visibility role with direct interaction with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to influence manufacturing strategy, inventory optimization, and operational performance.
  • Professional growth through exposure to advanced ERP, MRP, SIOP, and manufacturing planning initiatives.