Master Scheduler

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Master Scheduler

Stockport | Novanta Precision Manufacturing

Drive Operational Excellence Across a Global Manufacturing Business

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.

The Opportunity

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.

What you will be doing:

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

What we are looking for:

You may currently be a:

Master Scheduler

Production Planner

Supply Chain Planner

Demand Planner

SIOP Planner

Manufacturing Planner

We are seeking candidates with:

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

Why join Novanta?

Strategic and highly influential role

Global exposure across manufacturing operations

Opportunity to shape planning excellence

Work within an innovative technology organisation

Career progression opportunities across a growing international business

Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement

Additional Information

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.

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