Master Scheduler in Memphis, Tennessee at Dayco Inc.

Dayco is a global leader in the research, design, manufacturing, and distribution of essential engine drive systems. With a 120-year legacy, we deliver high-performance aftermarket solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers. We create value through delivering efficient products and services coupled with reliable, innovative solutions. Partnering with major automotive, industrial, and aftermarket customers, our teams focus on continuous improvement, sustainability, and customer-driven innovation.

About the role

Dayco is seeking an experienced Senior Master Scheduler and Planning Consultant to support Memphis Warehouse kitting and assembly operations. The consultant will create and manage the operational schedule required to convert available components into finished kits and assemblies aligned with customer demand, backlog priorities, and service commitments.

The role is expected to work closely with Customer Service, Warehouse Operations, Materials Planning, Supply Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing Sites, and Logistics to ensure that the right products are available at the right time to fulfill customer orders.

What you will do

• Own the daily and weekly master schedule for Memphis kitting and assembly activities.

• Prioritize work orders and assembly sequences based on customer demand, backlog, product availability, and service impact.

• Translate customer orders, open backlog, and forecast requirements into executable warehouse assembly plans.

• Balance component availability, labor capacity, warehouse constraints, and shipping priorities.

• Use Epicor CMS to manage planning signals, work orders, inventory visibility, and execution follow-up.

• Drive improvements in availability, customer fill rate, OTIF, backlog recovery, and schedule adherence.

Key Responsibilities

A. Master Scheduling for Kitting and Assembly

• Develop and maintain a rolling master schedule for kitting and assembly operations.

• Convert customer order requirements into daily and weekly production priorities.

• Coordinate kitting and assembly priorities with warehouse operations and customer service.

• Identify bottlenecks related to labor, component shortages, warehouse flow, or system constraints.

• Create recovery plans for late, constrained, or high-priority customer orders.

B. Customer Order Coverage and Availability Improvement

• Improve product availability by aligning assembly output with customer demand and shortage priorities.

• Monitor open customer orders, backlog, and unfulfilled demand linked to kit or assembly availability.

• Coordinate shortage resolution with Materials Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and inbound logistics.

• Support decisions on allocation, prioritization, component substitution escalation, and order recovery.

• Reduce avoidable service failures caused by planning delays, missing components, or poor schedule visibility.

C. Epicor CMS Planning Execution

• Operate as a functional planning expert within Epicor CMS.

• Review MRP outputs, planned orders, work orders, inventory balances, and demand signals.

• Maintain planning discipline around work order creation, release, scheduling, completion, and closure.

• Validate planning parameters impacting Memphis assembly performance, including lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, BOM integrity, and item master settings.

• Identify CMS data or process gaps affecting order availability and planning accuracy.

D. Cross-Functional Planning Governance

• Lead regular planning and shortage review routines with relevant functions.

• Establish a clear escalation process for unavailable components, delayed assembly, and urgent customer orders.

• Create visibility of schedule priorities, constraints, and expected recovery dates.

• Support alignment between customer promises and realistic warehouse execution capability.

• Train local users on planning standards, CMS discipline, and schedule management best practices where needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Master Scheduling, Supply Planning, Production Planning, Materials Planning, or Distribution Planning within a manufacturing, assembly, distribution, or logistics environment.
• Proven hands-on experience supporting warehouse kitting, light assembly, value-added distribution, manufacturing support operations, or similar operational settings.
• Strong working knowledge of Epicor CMS, including MRP, work order management, inventory planning, planning parameters, and the impact of master data on operational execution.
• Demonstrated success in improving product availability, customer order coverage, fill rates, OTIF performance, backlog recovery, and overall customer service performance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze planning data, inventory reports, shortage reports, backlog information, and operational KPIs to drive decision-making.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional activities involving Planning, Procurement, Customer Service, Warehouse Operations, Manufacturing, and Leadership teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles, demand and supply balancing, scheduling processes, and material flow within distribution and assembly operations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate complex demand, inventory, and supply signals into clear execution priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align multiple functions under customer-driven deadlines and operational pressure.
• Hands-on, execution-oriented mindset with the ability to operate both strategically and at a transactional level when required.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities and a strong customer-first focus.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or equivalent professional certifications are preferred but not required.

Join the Dayco Team

At Dayco, we are more than a global leader in automotive solutions. We are a team of people driven by innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Joining Dayco means becoming part of an organization that values its people, encourages new ideas, and provides opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

We believe our success comes from our people. We are committed to fostering a workplace where individuals are encouraged to bring their skills, ideas, and unique perspectives to help shape our future, and Move Forward, Always!

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Dayco is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, employment decisions are made on merit, skills, and business needs, and all qualified candidates are considered fairly, regardless of race, age, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, cultural background, disability, or any other protected attribute.