Manufacturing Planning Manager
2 days ago
Hialeah
Job Description The Production Planning Manager / Master Scheduler is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive production schedules that align customer demand, inventory objectives, and manufacturing capacity across Tuuci’s global operations. This role serves as the critical link between sales forecasts and production execution, ensuring optimal resource utilization while consistently meeting delivery commitments in Make-to-Order (MTO), Assemble-to-Order (ATO), and Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environments. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Develop and maintain master production schedules across all product lines, balancing customer requirements with manufacturing capacity and material availability, • Lead production planning for MTO, ATO, and ETO environments, including custom shade structures, parasols, cabanas, and pergolas, • Serve as the functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Infor CloudSuite Industrial (CSI SyteLine), leading the transition from offline planning tools to fully integrated ERP-based scheduling, • Act as architect of the digital planning environment by optimizing ERP logic, parameters, and automation to support complex workflows, • Strategically configure and continuously optimize CSI SyteLine MRP and Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) modules (safety stock, lead times, lot sizes, time fences), • Establish and enforce data governance standards; audit Item Masters, BOMs, and Routings to ensure clean, accurate planning data, • Identify and implement opportunities to automate manual planning activities, eliminating reliance on spreadsheets, • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for ERP usage within the planning function, • Train cross-functional teams (Procurement, Production, Sales) on proper system usage to ensure accurate data flow and financial integrity, • Serve as primary liaison with IT and external consultants for ERP upgrades, patches, and troubleshooting, • Ensure production transactions (work orders, material issues, labor reporting, inventory adjustments) are accurately configured to post to the correct General Ledger accounts, • Partner with Sales and Customer Service to establish realistic delivery commitments and manage customer expectations, • Monitor production KPIs, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives, • Coordinate with Procurement to align material availability with production schedules while minimizing inventory carrying costs, • Collaborate with Engineering to integrate new product introductions and engineering changes into planning processes, • Lead demand forecasting and contribute to capacity planning and capital investment decisions, • Lead cross-functional initiatives to implement best practices in production planning and system enhancements, • Support new product launches and special projects requiring complex scheduling coordination Required • Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, • Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning and master scheduling, • Proven experience in MTO, ATO, and ETO manufacturing environments, • Strong proficiency with integrated ERP systems and planning modules, • Deep technical understanding of MRP/APS logic and parameter configuration, • Experience with demand forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory management, • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, • Strong leadership capabilities and cross-functional influence, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD), • Experience in custom manufacturing or architectural products, • Advanced Excel and data analytics skills, • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification, • Welcoming, friendly work environment, • Culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, • Support for professional growth and development, • Dynamic team of creative and talented professionals, • Opportunity to make an immediate and meaningful impact, • Competitive health benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days About Tuuci For more than 26 years, Tuuci® has revolutionized outdoor living spaces with durable, innovative shade and furniture featuring nautically inspired designs. Founded by Dougan Clarke in 1998, the Ultimate Umbrella Company, Inc. (simply known as "Tuuci") was born from his seaside roots in Miami, where Clarke began his career as a marine outfitter for high-performance yachts. With a keen eye on design and a passion for form and function, Clarke applied his craftsmanship to the shade industry to create Tuuci's unique brand of marine-grade shade architecture. Today, Tuuci's distinctive, award-winning parasol designs, luxury indoor-outdoor furniture, cabanas, pergolas, and space-making accessories are experienced around the world and sought by leading design professionals within the commercial, hospitality, and residential design communities. Globally headquartered in Miami, the company owns two additional manufacturing centers in Northern Europe and Southeast Asia, and operates showrooms in Miami, Chicago, Atlanta, and The Netherlands. Tuuci's sense of community is a cornerstone of the company's foundation, providing charitable outreach across a host of environmental and humanitarian concerns. The company's mission is to help people live their best life outdoors through inspiring design, enduring performance, and joyful service. Company DescriptionTuuci is headquartered in Miami, FL and is the market leader in design, manufacture, and sale of commercial shade equipment, including market umbrellas, cabanas and related accessories. Tuuci products are manufactured primarily in Miami with global distribution supported by offices in The Netherlands and Vietnam. We are proud to be the preferred shade manufacturer for international luxury brands like Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, Soho House etc. as well as domestic staples like Starbucks, Chipotle and Panera Bread. Tuuci was created in 1997, but we have not outgrown our collaborative start up culture. We work in a fast-paced, fun environment where the exchange of ideas and professional growth are encouraged. We are looking for fresh new talent to join and enhance our team and build a career within a growing company.Tuuci is headquartered in Miami, FL and is the market leader in design, manufacture, and sale of commercial shade equipment, including market umbrellas, cabanas and related accessories. \r\n\r\nTuuci products are manufactured primarily in Miami with global distribution supported by offices in The Netherlands and Vietnam. We are proud to be the preferred shade manufacturer for international luxury brands like Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, Soho House etc. as well as domestic staples like Starbucks, Chipotle and Panera Bread.\r\n \r\nTuuci was created in 1997, but we have not outgrown our collaborative start up culture. We work in a fast-paced, fun environment where the exchange of ideas and professional growth are encouraged. We are looking for fresh new talent to join and enhance our team and build a career within a growing company.