Job Title: Master Scheduler
Job Description
As a Master Scheduler, you will oversee and manage the production scheduling process to ensure the timely delivery of customer orders. This involves creating, maintaining, and optimizing the production schedule while coordinating with various departments such as procurement, production, quality, and logistics.
Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a master production schedule that aligns customer demand with production capacity.
• Coordinate with procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure timely material availability and efficient resource use.
• Evaluate and adjust production schedules to optimize equipment, labor, and materials.
• Address potential bottlenecks or capacity constraints and propose solutions.
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid overstock or shortages of raw materials and finished goods.
• Ensure material deliveries align with production needs by working closely with the procurement team.
• Maintain the accuracy of production and master data in the ERP system to support effective scheduling.
• Ensure data integrity by regularly updating system records and troubleshooting any discrepancies.
• Assist in developing both annual budget forecasts and monthly revenue forecasts by aligning production schedules with sales projections.
• Provide production capacity and output data to help ensure accurate financial planning and forecasting.
• Collect and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production and scheduling.
• Use data analysis to forecast production needs and adjust for demand fluctuations.
• Serve as the central point of contact between production, procurement, logistics, and quality teams.
• Communicate any schedule changes or production issues to all relevant stakeholders promptly.
• Analyze scheduling performance to identify and implement process improvements.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Identify potential risks to the production schedule, such as equipment or supply chain disruptions.
• Develop contingency plans and adjust schedules to mitigate risks.
• Ensure production schedules comply with industry regulations and quality standards.
• Collaborate with quality assurance to integrate checks without impacting timelines.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management, preferably within the manufacturing industry (pharmaceutical, cosmetics, or personal care preferred).
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Desired certifications: APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or CPSM.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory management in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in an FDA-regulated, cGMP manufacturing environment focused on personal care and OTC drug production.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, specifically the Master Production Schedule (MPS) in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing processes that include bulk manufacturing and finished good filling operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Chemistry
• HPLC
• Quality control
• Analytical chemistry
• GMP
• Buyer
• Purchasing
• Negotiations
• Laboratory

About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.