Position: Master Production Scheduler
Location: Danbury, CT

Move Security Forward with Acre
Are you passionate about transforming the future of security? Do you thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment where your contributions drive real impact? If so, Acre Security is the place for you. Join us in making the world a safer place - one innovation at a time.

About Acre
At Acre, we're not just building security solutions - we’re empowering security professionals to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Since our inception in 2012, Acre has been at the forefront of innovation in access control, visitor management, and intrusion software. ComNet by Acre, provide secure communication, networking and server solutions designed to give you peace of mind in an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape. Our solutions are trusted by organizations in over 25 countries, delivering smarter, more adaptable, and easier-to-use security technologies that protect what matters most.

Your Impact
Acre security is seeking an experienced Master Production Scheduler for our ComNet site in Danbury. Reporting to the Sr. Manager Supply Chain, this role is responsible for scheduling customer orders in the manufacturing system and ensuring alignment with capacity, material availability, and overall business priorities by leading master production schedule (MPS) process.

This position will also lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and conduct root cause analysis when plans are not achieved. The Master Scheduler will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams - including Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, Sales - to improve system capabilities, reporting, and processes to support business growth and service objectives.
 

What You’ll Do
In addition to the above, your key responsibilities will include:

• Develop, publish, and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on forecast, actual demand, and capacity constraints.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to translate demand forecasts into executable production plans.
• Analyze manufacturing capacity and adjust schedules to align with labor, equipment, and material availability.
• Identify and resolve capacity constraints and material shortages in advance to mitigate production risks.
• Manage planning parameters such as lead times, safety stocks, and planning horizons in the ERP system (NetSuite)
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes by coordinating production readiness.
• Provide clear communication of production priorities and schedule changes to manufacturing and supporting departments.
• Partner with supply chain procurement to execute inventory reduction initiatives to meet target for inventory turns.
• Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory and develop plans to deal with it accordingly.
• Drive a culture of operational excellence throughout the organization.

What You'll Bring
To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous working experience as Master Planner or Scheduler
• At least 3 years+ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with supply chain management software – ERP, preferably NetSuite
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), Teams, and other planning tools as available.
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success
• Critical thinker, problem-solving skills and Team player
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, organizational and time-management abilities, inter-personal skills and ability to work with personnel at all organizations levels
• Flexibility and adaptability to the requirements of a fast-paced environment

What’s in It for You
We strive to do more than just match your ambitions — when you join Acre, you’ll have access to a range of exciting opportunities:

• Be part of a disruptor – Help move security forward with a company that challenges the status quo and redefines industry standards.
• Learn from industry leaders – Work alongside experts and innovators driving real change in security technology.
• Drive meaningful impact – Your work will directly contribute to pioneering security technologies that protect businesses and communities worldwide.
• Advance your career – Access professional development opportunities, including training programs, mentorship, and industry events.
• Enjoy competitive rewards – We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program that reflects your contributions.

Join the Future of Security At Acre, we’re moving security forward. If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-moving, innovative industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Acre is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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