Build a career powered by innovations that matter! At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. Novanta is one global team with over 26 offices located in The Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Looking for a great place to work? You have found it with a culture that embraces teamwork, collaboration and empowerment. Come explore Novanta. Master Scheduler Stockport | Novanta Precision Manufacturing Drive Operational Excellence Across a Global Manufacturing Business Are you an experienced planner who enjoys balancing customer demand, production capability and inventory strategy? At Novanta, we are looking for a Master Scheduler who can turn complex business requirements into effective production plans that help deliver exceptional results for our customers worldwide. The Opportunity This is a highly visible role that sits at the centre of our manufacturing operation. You will work closely with Sales, Customer Care, Product Management and Operations teams to create production schedules that maximise efficiency while ensuring customer commitments are delivered. You will also act as a SAP planning subject matter expert, helping improve planning processes and operational performance. What you will be doing: Developing and maintaining master production schedules Converting SIOP forecasts into executable factory plans Balancing customer demand with manufacturing capacity Managing long-term supply and inventory planning Utilising SAP planning tools to optimise operations Supporting continuous improvement initiatives Partnering with stakeholders across the business Driving planning accuracy and schedule performance What we are looking for: You may currently be a: Master Scheduler Production Planner Supply Chain Planner Demand Planner SIOP Planner Manufacturing Planner We are seeking candidates with: Experience in production planning or manufacturing scheduling SAP planning expertise Knowledge of inventory management principles Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills Excellent stakeholder management abilities Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Why join Novanta? Strategic and highly influential role Global exposure across manufacturing operations Opportunity to shape planning excellence Work within an innovative technology organisation Career progression opportunities across a growing international business Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement Additional Information The successful candidate should be prepared for an intensive onboarding period, including significant travel to the United States during the first year to support knowledge transfer and integration. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner. We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best. Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy. Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process. Solving complex challenges, delivering innovations that matter! Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical, life science, and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage. We combine deep proprietary expertise and competencies in precision medicine, precision manufacturing, robotics and automation, and advanced surgery with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges. This enables Novanta to engineer proprietary technology solutions that deliver extreme precision and performance, tailored to our customers' demanding applications. The driving force behind our growth is the team of innovative professionals who share a commitment to innovation, the Novanta Growth System, and our customers’ success. Novanta’s common shares are quoted on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "NOVT".

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