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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Planning & Fulfillment Specialist__
The work model for the role is: Onsite, Mebane, NC
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for conversion of supply plan into a master production schedule which can be executed. Each day, you will translate projected forecasts, incoming volume, and work scopes into a production plan with a time-phased build schedule. You will also showcase your skills by establishing key performance indicators of master plan accuracy.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Ensuring the interaction with a firm’s functional managers, and tracking and maintaining the forecast through timely and accurate feedback.
- Assembling master schedule report that encompasses performance against the business plan, shipment plan, inventory plan, and production plan.
- Identifying current planned level of demand and creating tactical production plans to meet the identified customer demand.
- Scheduling supply based on the product mix and providing accurate commitment dates to the customer service team across multiple product lines.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or Supply Chain
- Minimum 5 years experience in Scheduling, Materials and Warehousing
- Working knowledge of ERP systems
- Advanced knowledge of SAP & Microsoft Office.
- You are proficient in communicating in English.glish.
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
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Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Planning & Fulfillment Specialist__
The work model for the role is: Onsite, Mebane, NC
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for conversion of supply plan into a master production schedule which can be executed. Each day, you will translate projected forecasts, incoming volume, and work scopes into a production plan with a time-phased build schedule. You will also showcase your skills by establishing key performance indicators of master plan accuracy.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Ensuring the interaction with a firm’s functional managers, and tracking and maintaining the forecast through timely and accurate feedback.
- Assembling master schedule report that encompasses performance against the business plan, shipment plan, inventory plan, and production plan.
- Identifying current planned level of demand and creating tactical production plans to meet the identified customer demand.
- Scheduling supply based on the product mix and providing accurate commitment dates to the customer service team across multiple product lines.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or Supply Chain
- Minimum 5 years experience in Scheduling, Materials and Warehousing
- Working knowledge of ERP systems
- Advanced knowledge of SAP & Microsoft Office.
- You are proficient in communicating in English.glish.
- Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us
ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more
Health, Life & Disability
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
#LI-onsite
#ABBCareers
#RunwithABB
#Runwhatrunstheworld
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in master planner jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, industrial engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar MRP platforms
- Experience with master production scheduling, demand planning, and inventory management
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel or other data analysis tools
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred or required by many employers
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, manufacturing, and sales teams
Tips for Your Master Planner Job Search
Quantify your planning accuracy metrics
Hiring managers for master planner roles expect numbers on your resume. Pull your actual forecast accuracy rates, inventory turn improvements, or on-time delivery percentages from previous roles and lead with those figures in your work history bullets.
List every planning tool you've used
Master planner postings screen heavily on software. Call out your ERP systems, advanced planning tools, and any MRP modules by name in a dedicated skills section so automated screening doesn't filter you out before a human sees your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists master planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your industry background and seniority level and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your industry vertical
Master planner work in aerospace runs on different constraints than discrete manufacturing or pharma. When you search, filter by industry and read the job description carefully for vocabulary like frozen horizon, MPS, or RCCP to confirm the environment matches your background.
Prepare a scenario answer on supply disruptions
Interviewers for master planner roles consistently ask how you've handled sudden supply interruptions or demand spikes. Walk through a real example with the trigger, the planning action you took, the cross-functional teams you pulled in, and the measurable outcome.
Negotiate start date around planning cycles
If an offer comes in mid-cycle, you have real leverage to negotiate your start date around your current employer's next planning horizon close. Frame it as protecting continuity for both sides, not a personal ask, and most hiring managers will agree.
Master Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most master planners?
BAE Systems USA, Jabil, and ABB are hiring the most master planners right now, with openings concentrated in Colorado, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in manufacturing-heavy regions with large defense, aerospace, or consumer goods operations.
How many master planner jobs are remote?
About 50% of master planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role traditionally requires close coordination with plant floor operations. Demand planning and supply chain analytics sub-functions within master planning tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to production scheduling roles tied to a physical facility.
How do you become a master planner?
Start with a degree in supply chain, operations, industrial engineering, or business, then build hands-on experience in production scheduling, inventory control, or demand planning roles. Earning an APICS CPIM certification demonstrates formal planning methodology knowledge and strengthens your candidacy. Progress from planning analyst or scheduler positions, develop fluency in at least one major ERP system, and take on projects that require cross-functional coordination to build toward a master planner title.
Can you get hired as a master planner without much experience?
Entry points into master planning typically come through production scheduler, inventory analyst, or supply chain coordinator roles rather than direct hire into a master planner title. Focus on building ERP system proficiency and understanding of MRP logic early. Pursuing your APICS CPIM while still in a junior role signals seriousness to hiring managers and can accelerate your move into a full master planner position.
What does the master planner interview process look like?
Most master planner interview processes include an initial phone or video screen with a recruiter, followed by a technical interview with the hiring manager that focuses on planning methodology, ERP experience, and scenario-based questions about handling demand shifts or supply disruptions. A panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders from procurement, operations, and finance is common at the final stage, and some employers include a case study or planning exercise.
Where can I find and apply to master planner jobs?
You can find and apply to master planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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