Production Planning Lead/ Master Scheduler

As a Production Planning / Master Scheduler Specialist, you will take full ownership of the production scheduling process. You''ll be responsible for translating customer demand into clear, achievable production plans while optimising shop floor efficiency, inventory levels, and lead times.Your deep understanding of Epicor ERP will allow you to manage and manipulate planning data, ensuring accurate schedules are maintained and shared across the business.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, maintain, and communicate master production schedules based on customer orders, forecast, and capacity constraintsUse Epicor ERP to plan and schedule production activities effectivelyCoordinate with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure material and resource availabilityOptimise inventory levels, minimise work-in-progress (WIP), and ensure timely order fulfilmentAnalyse production data and adjust schedules as required due to changes in demand, material availability, or capacityMonitor performance metrics such as OEE, on-time delivery, and production throughputRun regular planning meetings with stakeholders to ensure alignment across the supply chainContribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling accuracy and production efficiencySupport new product introductions (NPI) and engineering changes in planning systemsMaintain clean and accurate planning data within Epicor (routings, BOMs, capacity constraints, etc.)Required Experience and SkillsProven ..... full job details .....