Master Scheduler (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-08-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for a site, value stream, or key program within an Aerospace and Defense (A&D) environment. This role ensures the alignment of customer demand, internal capacity, material availability, and inventory targets across long- and short-term planning horizons. Operating at the intersection of planning, execution, and program management, the Master Scheduler plays a critical role in achieving on-time delivery, revenue goals, and customer satisfaction—while maintaining compliance with strict regulatory and contractual standards.  What You Will Do :  Create and maintain an 18-month rolling Master Production Schedule based on demand forecasts, firm orders, and internal requirements  Translate customer demand into executable production plans, balancing constraints such as capacity, labor, and materials  Incorporate make-to-stock, make-to-order, assemble-to-order, and engineer-to-order strategies into schedule logic  Establish and manage the MPS supply load across all value streams and programs  Own the supply plan and ensure alignment with the demand plan and financial targets  Support the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP) process by providing accurate, timely, and feasible schedules  Perform long-term capacity-to-build (CTB) analysis and scenario planning for pull-ins, customer commits, and late changes  Partner with Demand Planners to reconcile commit/request gaps and recommend changes to output plans  Define and manage product fulfillment strategies, inventory targets, and stocking policies for finished goods  Conduct target stock analysis and drive finished goods availability in line with program and business objectives  Support both revenue and non-revenue requirements (e.g., spares, rework, test inventory)  Monitor and respond to schedule exceptions such as material shortages, engineering changes, ECOs, and quality holds  Own short lead time simulations, supply recovery planning, and updates to the schedule based on real-time constraints  Maintain the Recommended Changes File for output plan modifications, and communicate changes in quantity and dollar impact  Support monthly and quarterly capacity reviews, ensuring assumptions are validated and actionable  Balance the rate plan across value streams or factory lines to optimize throughput and minimize bottlenecks  Evaluate the feasibility of new product ramps or high-mix schedules based on capacity, supplier readiness, and resource constraints  Coordinate with Engineering and Configuration Management to integrate ECOs, ECPs, and NPI builds into the master schedule  Schedule First Article Inspections (FAIs) and support ramp-up/ramp-down transitions  Align NPI timelines with customer validation requirements and production readiness  Track and report key KPIs including Schedule Adherence, Schedule Attainment, On-Time Delivery (OTD), and inventory accuracy  Provide visibility into schedule variances, risks, and recovery actions  Support leadership reporting on output plans (quantity/dollars) and deviations from the business plan, production plan, and shipment targets  Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement to ensure material availability aligns with the schedule  Provide early visibility of supply needs for long-lead or high-risk components Proactively address shortages, expedite needs, and support hot parts resolution Act as a key liaison between Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Contracts teams  Provide accurate Estimated Completion Dates (ECDs) and maintain communication with stakeholders regarding schedule changes or risks  Participate in customer reviews, program meetings, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)  Ensure all scheduling activities are compliant with ITAR, FAR/DFARS, AS9100, and internal quality procedures  Maintain audit-ready schedule history and documentation to support DCMA, government, and customer audits  Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience U.S. Citizen - The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Prior experience in production scheduling  Prior experience manufacturing environment  Prior experience of ERPs, MRP, MPS, and SIOP principles  Qualifications We Prefer: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Busin