Interim Manufacturing Planner

A company is looking for an Interim Manufacturing Master Planner (Contract, Remote).

Key Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and optimize the master production schedule (MPS) using Sage 500

Collaborate with operations, procurement, and demand planning teams to balance production capacity with customer requirements

Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, material shortages, and capacity constraints

Required Qualifications

3-7+ years of hands-on experience in production planning / master scheduling within industrial manufacturing

Expert-level proficiency with Sage 500 (MPS, MRP, inventory, and BOM modules)

Proven track record placing or working in PE-backed manufacturing companies

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret demand forecasts, BOMs, and capacity plans

Experience managing multi-level BOMs, lead times, and safety stock strategies