Job Overview
The Senior Master Planner will lead end-to-end master planning activities while designing and deploying advanced planning tools and reporting solutions to strengthen decision-making and improve planning performance. This role is ideal for a planner who is highly proficient in Excel, Power BI, SQL, and who can translate business needs into practical planning solutions—especially in environments where the ERP system lacks planning functionality. The individual will also support process development and implementation, leveraging experience with SAP and strong cross-functional collaboration.
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A Day In The Life
- Own and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and ensure alignment with demand, inventory targets, capacity, and material availability.
- Convert demand signals into feasible supply plans, balancing service levels, inventory, capacity, and cost.
- Monitor key planning KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery, inventory turns, schedule adherence) and drive continuous improvement actions.
- Lead or support planning reviews (S&OP / SIOP cadence as applicable), highlighting risks, constraints, and mitigation plans.
- Design, build, and maintain planning tools that enhance or complement JDE capabilities.
- Create and automate data pipelines and planning datasets using SQL and/or Python to enable accurate and repeatable reporting.
- Develop executive-ready dashboards and analytics using Power BI, including data modeling, DAX measures, and actionable visualizations.
- Lead development and implementation of standardized planning processes, including documentation, training, and change management.
- Collaborate with IT, Operations, Procurement, and Customer Service to improve master data quality, planning parameters, and system discipline.
- Support ERP/Planning system integration efforts and process harmonization across sites
- Partner with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Quality to resolve supply constraints, manage change impacts, and improve stability.
- Communicate planning risks and tradeoffs clearly; drive alignment on priorities and execution plans.
What will help you thrive in this role?
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Related preferred
- 5-7+ years of experience in Master Planning / Production Planning / Supply Planning (manufacturing environment preferred)
- Advanced proficiency in:
- Microsoft Excel (power user: pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas; VBA is a plus)
- Power BI (data modeling, DAX, dashboard development)
- SQL (writing queries, joins, building datasets)
- Python (data analysis/automation; e.g., pandas, scripting workflows) - desirable
- ERP planning experience and familiarity with SAP (desirable).
- Demonstrated experience in process development and implementation, including standard work, documentation, and training.
- Strong understanding of planning fundamentals (MPS, MRP concepts, lead times, safety stock, inventory optimization, capacity planning).
Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.