Master Scheduler in Eden Prairie, Minnesota at Anagram International LLC

Company Overview:
Anagram leads the world in making balloons fun with consumer-inspired - and inspiring - product development, industry-expanding innovation, and strong, value-added partnerships. We proudly offer many products you'll only find with an Anagram label.

Job Overview:
Oversees production planning, creates detailed manufacturing schedules, and manages resources to meet customer demand while optimizing capacity. Act as a liaison between sales, engineering, procurement, and manufacturing; managing load leveling, analyzing bottlenecks, and ensuring inventory efficiency. Key responsibilities include creating, executing, and monitoring schedules and supervising staff to ensure deadlines are met.

Responsibilities and Duties:
• Schedule Development: Develop the Master Production Schedule (MPS), integrating forecasts with plant capacity, inventory strategies, and material requirements.
• Operational Management: Lead load leveling, bottleneck analysis, and capacity planning to ensure efficient workflows.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as liaison between sales, procurement, and production teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Performance Monitoring: Track, analyze, and report on KPIs such as schedule compliance, on-time delivery, and inventory levels.
• Strategic Planning: Ability to create long-term production plans (6-12 months) based on forecasting and business goals. Participate in Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings to align production with financial targets and long-term strategy.
• Leadership & Supervision: Ability to manage staff performance, maintain accountability, and drive team productivity.
• Communication: Effective, proactive communication to bridge cross-functional departments.
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as required by their supervisor.
Skills Required/Qualifications:
• Education: A bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or engineering is typically required.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (JBA) and scheduling software (Taylor with new system to be implemented 2026).
• Certifications: Professional credentials such as APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) or PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional) are highly valued.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to interpret complex data sets, perform Rough-Cut Capacity Planning, and conduct risk assessments.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills to manage diverse teams under pressure

FLSA Working conditions:

1. Hybrid: 4 days in office, 1 days remote
2. Schedule may fluctuate based on business needs.
3. Additional hours may be required based on business needs.