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Vital Farms · 1 month ago

Master Production Schedule Planner

Seymour, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Vital Farms is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment. The Master Production Schedule Planner is responsible for developing and optimizing the master production schedule to meet customer demand while balancing capacity and inventory across the manufacturing network.

AgricultureFarmingFood and BeverageOrganic Food

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the master production schedule in alignment with the demand plan and inventory targets

Translate demand and supply plans into executable weekly and daily production schedules across multiple facilities

Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and Transportation to balance capacity, material availability, and labor constraints

Use ERP system (D365 preferred) and planning tools to drive data accuracy, ensure schedule adherence, and report variances

Maintain accurate system parameters (lead times, batch sizes, yield assumptions, etc.) to support scheduling efficiency

Partner closely with Demand Planning and Supply Chain teams to ensure forecast changes are reflected in production schedules

Serve as the key liaison between Supply Chain Planning and Operations to communicate production priorities and adjustments

Support Sales and Customer Service by proactively identifying and resolving potential supply constraints or service risks

Participate in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) / S&OP meetings to provide visibility into production readiness and capacity

Track and report key performance indicators (schedule adherence, utilization, attainment, etc.)

Identify opportunities to optimize scheduling efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall supply reliability

Partner with the Digital Transformation and Operations teams to enhance planning tools and systems (D365, Power BI, etc.)

Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, process automation, and data integrity

Qualification

Master Production SchedulingERP Systems (D365)Supply Chain PlanningAdvanced ExcelAnalytical SkillsCross-Functional CommunicationContinuous ImprovementProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field

3–5 years of experience in production planning, supply planning, or scheduling—preferably within a CPG or food manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of MPS/MRP principles and supply chain planning processes

Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft D365 preferred) and advanced Excel or planning tools

Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams

Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Travel up to 50% for first 9 months to Springfield, MO facility, adjust to 10-20% after 9 months to visit suppliers, company facilities and team meetings

Tech-savvy mindset with a continuous improvement approach to systems and processes