Production Planner/Master Scheduler (all genders)

As a Master Scheduler, you will be responsible for transforming demand and build plans into executable production schedules that drive operational performance across our global manufacturing network. You will partner with cross-functional teams to balance supply, capacity, and customer requirements while ensuring schedule stability and execution excellence. By leveraging analytical insights and proactive risk management, you will enable informed decision-making and support the scalability of our global supply chain. Your work will have a direct impact on delivery performance, operational efficiency, and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain global production schedules that balance customer demand, inventory, capacity, and business priorities; Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure production plans can be executed successfully and customer commitments are met; Monitor schedule performance, anticipate risks, and implement corrective actions to keep operations running smoothly; Lead communication of schedule and configuration changes, ensuring transparency and alignment across regions and functions; Ensure planning data remains accurate and reliable within scheduling systems and reporting tools; Contribute to process and system improvements that increase planning effectiveness, execution reliability, and supply chain performance.

Requirements

Matura or equivalent qualification (HAK, HTL preferred); 3+ years of experience in planning, scheduling, supply chain, manufacturing, or a related area; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset; Ability to turn plans into actionable schedules and execute them successfully; Proactive approach to identifying risks and driving effective solutions; Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment; Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills across functions and regions; Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice to have

Experience with SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, or other production planning and scheduling systems; Experience in the semiconductor or other complex manufacturing environments; Experience working in global and/or multi-site planning organizations; Strong ability to prioritize, manage competing demands, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment; APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) certification, or equivalent knowledge and experience; Familiarity with MRP, capacity planning, inventory management, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

Benefits

Monthly salary paid 14 times per year; Higher payment negotiable depending on education, expertise and skills; Villach - a great place to live and work