Department: Operations
Reports To: Site Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hudson, NH
The Company
Invio Automation is an Industry 4.0 automation leader that serves a variety of high-growth end-markets including medical devices & life science, renewable energy, mobility, logistics & fulfillment, and heavy industry. Our Automation Solutions and Automation Technologies divisions work together to deliver Factory of the Future consulting and mission critical R&D pre-validation services that pave the way for a comprehensive suite of automation solutions where accuracy, efficiency, and precision are essential for success. With six locations across North America and a global network of collaborative partners, Invio Automation’s geographic footprint provides customers with a presence in key markets where local service and support are valued.
Invio Automation’s Solutions division specializes in single station robotic cells, multi-station fabrication & assembly lines, bonding & welding technologies, vision systems, and packaging process. Application capabilities within our Solutions division include thermal bonding, web handling, force plotting, heat staking, high viscosity pumps, precision dispensing, impulse bag sealing, and needle bending. Invio Automation’s Technologies division includes highly differentiated Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for heavyweight applications, turnkey assembly lines, welding automation, and custom lift-assist & secure tools for safety critical applications.
Description
The Senior Master Planner is a critical role within our Operations team, responsible for developing and managing the master production schedule for the manufacturing facility. This role requires a highly analytical and strategic thinker with a deep understanding of planning principles, manufacturing processes, and supply chain dynamics. The Senior Master Planner will collaborate closely with various departments, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Procurement, to ensure alignment between demand forecasts, production capacity, and inventory levels.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the master production schedule (MPS) considering demand forecasts, production capacity, material availability, and inventory targets.
- Work closely with Operations to assess production capacity, identify constraints, and develop strategies to optimize resource utilization.
- Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to understand demand patterns, promotional activities, and new product introductions, incorporating these into the MPS.
- Analyze inventory levels, identify potential shortages or surpluses, and recommend appropriate actions to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, inventory turns, and forecast accuracy, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, facilitating discussions and driving consensus among stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain planning parameters within the ERP system – become site ERP Superuser
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance planning efficiency and effectiveness.
- Mentor and train other planners on best practices and planning methodologies.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in master planning.
- Participate in cross-functional projects to efficiency, cycle time & margin expansion.
- Follow Invio processes and controls work level instructions
- Able to travel within the US or internationally
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in master planning or production planning, preferably in a low volume / high mix environment.
- Deep understanding of planning principles, forecasting techniques, and inventory management strategies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
- Proficiency using ERP systems and advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software.
Other Skills And Abilities
- Experience within Medical Device industry a plus.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across different departments.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate others.
- APICS certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) is preferred.
- Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering complex projects.
- Holistic mindset with the ability to understand the broader business impact of automation initiatives.
- Strong financial acumen
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work in the US
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
INVIO AUTOMATION’S CORE VALUES
- We take pride in the reliability of our team and the difficult problems we solve for customers.
- We deliver real customer value that positively impacts the lives of those around us.
- We are dependable. Relationships and trust matter.
- Our ingenuity and desire to improve lives will complement our suite of solutions.
- We strive to demonstrate that our attention to detail does not start or end with the solutions we engineer and deliver.
- We believe exceptional service is better demonstrated than said.
