Master Planner - Syteline (Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing)
Location: 3617 E La Salle St, Phoenix, AZ 85040 (On-site required)
Job Type: Full time, exempt
Reports to: Director of Fulfillment
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship or Valid Permanent Resident status is required.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Master Planner with deep expertise in Infor Syteline ERP to lead material and capacity planning in a fast-paced, discrete manufacturing environment. This role is the backbone of production scheduling, inventory optimization, and on-time delivery. You will translate demand signals into executable plans, maintain master data integrity in Syteline, and drive cross-functional alignment to meet customer commitments while minimizing waste and excess inventory.
Key Responsibilities
Master Production Scheduling (MPS) & Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
•Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule in Syteline using finite capacity planning.
•Run daily/weekly MRP cycles to generate purchase and production orders.
•Analyze MRP exception messages (reschedule-in/out, excess, shortages) and take corrective actions.
•Balance workload across work centers to prevent bottlenecks and maximize throughput.
Syteline System Mastery
•Serve as the primary Syteline power user for planning modules (MPS, MRP, Forecasting, Shop Floor Control).
•Configure and maintain planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, lot sizing, scrap rates, yield).
•Build and manage Planning Bills, Phantom BOMs, and Configurable Items in Syteline.
•Create and optimize Syteline reports/dashboards (e.g., Open Order Status, Capacity Load, Inventory Turns) using Power BI.
Demand & Supply Alignment
•Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to validate demand forecasts.
•Use Syteline’s Forecast Consumption logic to align customer orders with forecasts.
•Lead SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) meetings to reconcile supply/demand gaps.
•Partner with FP&A to optimize financial performance of the master schedule
Inventory Optimization
•Maintain target inventory levels using DDMRP principles or min/max logic in Syteline.
•Identify slow-moving and obsolete (SLOB) inventory.
•Partner with Procurement/Sourcing to optimize supplier scheduling via Syteline’s Planning Schedule Releases (Kanban/PSRs).
Continuous Improvement
•Identify and implement process improvements within Syteline (e.g., automated workflows, custom alerts).
•Train key personnel on Syteline best practices.
•Participate in Syteline upgrades, testing, and validation.
Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment (discrete, make-to-order/engineering-to-order preferred).
•Advanced proficiency in Infor Syteline (v9, v10, or CloudSuite Industrial):
•Hands-on experience with MPS, MRP, Capacity Planning, and Shop Floor modules.
•Ability to configure planning rules, item masters, and routings.
•SQL query writing or Power BI experience is a plus.
Preferred Skills
•Experience with lean manufacturing (Kanban, pull systems, SMED).
•Knowledge of finite capacity scheduling and theory of constraints.
•Familiarity with Syteline Multi-Site or CloudSuite Industrial (CSI).
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Key Competencies
•Data-Driven Decision Making – Uses Syteline analytics to drive actions.
•Cross-Functional Leadership – Aligns Production, Purchasing, and Engineering.
•Change Agent – Challenges status quo and implements best practices.
•Communication – Translates complex plans into clear actions for shop floor and leadership.
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship or Valid Permanent Resident status is required.
Team oriented company with top paying wages and benefits in the valley in regards to the Aerospace Industry. To qualify for consideration, all candidates must be able to work in a fast paced, high-demand, quality environment. All candidates must also have sufficient verbal and written communication skills as well as good problem solving skills.
CMI Group is equal opportunity employer providing competitive wages and benefits. Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance available. 401(k) with company match.
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