Generac Power Systems

Master Planner

Generac Power Systems$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field required.
  • 5 years of relevant supply planning or manufacturing experience needed.
  • Strong knowledge of supply planning and inventory management principles essential.
  • Experience with ERP systems and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes is a must.
  • Analytical skills for working with large datasets and supply planning models are crucial.
  • Cross-functional communication skills are needed for collaboration with various teams.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain supply plans aligned with forecasts and inventory targets.
  • Lead supply planning activities ensuring alignment of demand with production capacity.
  • Facilitate supply review meetings, communicating risks to stakeholders.
  • Translate demand forecasts into operational supply plans and coordinate production needs.
  • Manage planning parameters within SAP for accurate execution of MRP processes.
  • Analyze supply chain performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Coordinate planning activities across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment with opportunities for remote work.
  • Professional development and training programs provided.
  • Collaborative team culture with cross-functional engagement.
  • Access to advanced business intelligence tools and analytics.
  • Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs offered.
Full Job Description
Major Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain supply plans to support demand forecasts, inventory targets, and customer service objectives across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Lead supply planning activities for assigned product lines and manufacturing locations, ensuring alignment between demand, production capacity, inventory, and material availability.
• Facilitate supply review meetings as part of the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process and communicate supply risks, constraints, and mitigation plans to key stakeholders.
• Translate demand forecasts into executable supply plans and coordinate production requirements with manufacturing, materials, procurement, and sales teams.
• Manage planning parameters and planning data within SAP to ensure accuracy and effective execution of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes.
• Analyze inventory levels, production schedules, capacity utilization, and supply chain performance to identify opportunities for improvement and drive operational efficiencies.
• Coordinate planning activities across multiple manufacturing facilities including Berlin, Beaver Dam, Allmand, and Enercon.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and analytics to support planning decisions, supply chain visibility, and operational performance.
• Monitor planning KPIs and identify root causes of performance gaps while implementing corrective actions and process improvements.
• Partner with Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Materials Management, and Operations teams to align supply plans with business objectives.
• Support new product introductions, business growth initiatives, and continuous improvement projects across the supply chain organization.
• Document planning assumptions, supply risks, mitigation plans, and key decisions while effectively communicating updates to stakeholders.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Certification / License
• N/A

Work Experience
• 5 years of supply planning, production planning, scheduling, inventory planning, or related supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
• Working knowledge of supply planning, production planning, inventory management, and forecasting principles
• Experience utilizing ERP systems for planning activities
• Experience executing and managing Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and planning models
• Experience utilizing business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations and multi-site supply chain environments
• Ability to develop, communicate, and execute supply plans in support of customer demand and operational objectives
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Materials Management, and Operations teams
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment

Preferred Job Requirements

Education
• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Certification / License
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certification

Work Experience
• 7 years of supply planning, master planning, production planning, scheduling, or SIOP experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations
• Experience leading supply review meetings and participating in SIOP processes

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
• Advanced SAP planning experience
• Advanced Power BI and supply chain analytics capabilities
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing networks with multiple production facilities
• Experience driving process improvement and supply chain optimization initiatives

About Generac Power Systems

Generac Power Systems is a manufacturer of backup power generation products for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Generac operates through two business segments: Domestic and International. The Domestic segment produces generators, transfer switches, and other backup power equipment for residential and commercial customers in the United States. The International segment produces similar products for customers outside the United States. Generac sells its products through a network of dealers and distributors.
Learn more about Generac Power Systems
Size
8,955 employees
Market Cap
$5.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$350.5 million
Founded
1959
5 Year Trend
+20.9%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
NASDAQ

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