Master Scheduler

Are you an experienced planner who enjoys balancing customer demand, production capability and inventory strategy?

At Novanta, we are looking for a Master Scheduler who can turn complex business requirements into effective production plans that help deliver exceptional results for our customers worldwide.

This is a highly visible role that sits at the centre of our manufacturing operation.

You will work closely with Sales, Customer Care, Product Management and Operations teams to create production schedules that maximise efficiency while ensuring customer commitments are delivered. You will also act as a SAP planning subject matter expert, helping improve planning processes and operational performance.

• →Developing and maintaining master production schedules
• →Converting SIOP forecasts into executable factory plans
• →Balancing customer demand with manufacturing capacity
• →Managing long-term supply and inventory planning
• →Utilising SAP planning tools to optimise operations
• →Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• →Partnering with stakeholders across the business
• →Driving planning accuracy and schedule performance

You may currently be a:

• Master Scheduler
• Production Planner
• Supply Chain Planner
• Demand Planner
• SIOP Planner
• Manufacturing Planner

• Experience in production planning or manufacturing scheduling
• SAP planning expertise
• Knowledge of inventory management principles
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Excellent stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

The successful candidate should be prepared for an intensive onboarding period, including significant travel to the United States during the first year to support knowledge transfer and integration.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner. We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.