Master Planner - Maryland

About the Role · We are looking for a Master Planner to join our team within Gore's Fabrics Division. The Master Planner is responsible for developing the Supply Plan that aligns mid‑ to long‑term supply and capacity plans. This role will generate scenario plans to provide strate ...

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About the Role

We are looking for a Master Planner to join our team within Gore's Fabrics Division. The Master Planner is responsible for developing the Supply Plan that aligns mid‑ to long‑term supply and capacity plans. This role will generate scenario plans to provide strategic options for decision‑making, and defines inventory strategies that support both Supply Chain and Sales objectives. Serving as the primary link between Supply Planning and Demand Planning, the Master Planner also leads and facilitates the Supply Review within the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

This position will be located in Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Pay and Benefits:

• $97,000 - $115,000 per year
• Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at

Responsibilities

• Generates the 5-year plan to support Product life cycle management or credible growth plan
• Develop inventory strategies in alignment with the Supply Chain and Sales; recommending changes to inventory strategies as required
• Translate demand requirements and supply capability into a time phased aggregate finished goods supply and inventory plan balanced with business objectives
• Evaluate the 4-24 month materials plan with consideration of our supplier capabilities and constraints
• S&OP: Perform resource requirements planning (RRP) to generate and evaluate mid-long term capacity plans
• S&OP: Create Scenario plans to evaluate options for upside and downside planning cases for volume and financial impact
• Escalates issues to leadership for visibility and reconciliation as needed
• Champion for supply planning metrics and communicates the impact to S&OP community
• Leads continuous improvement of aggregate supply planning processes
• Provides planning guidance to Distribution Planners, Master Schedulers and Asset Schedulers to execute on the aggregate plan

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, business, technical, or related field

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in one or more of the following: Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Master Scheduling, and/or Supply Chain Leadership

• Expertise in Sales & Operations Planning processes in the mid- and long- term horizons, specializing in all levels of Supply Planning

• Expertise in scenario planning, including ability to work with financial assessments
• Expertise in ERP functionality to support Supply Planning processes
• Deep understanding of inventory management & strategies
• Demonstrated knowledge of asset reliability and productivity
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement solutions
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Desired Qualifications

• MBA (Master's Supply Chain or Master's Business Administration)
• APICS (ASCM) CPIM certification, or CSCP certification
• Continuous Improvement certification

This position requires access to export-controlled areas and information. Candidates must be "U.S. persons" as that term is defined in 8 USC §1324b(a)(3). The term "U.S. persons" includes resident aliens ("green-card" holders) as well as certain refugees, asylum-holders and residents qualifying for temporary residence under the terms of 8 USC §1255a.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore's work arrangement policies.

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.