How to hire a master planner

How to hire a master planner, step by step

Here's a step-by-step master planner hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a master planner job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new master planner
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the master planner you need to hire. Certain master planner roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a master planner to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a master planner that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of master planners.

   Type of Master Planner	Description	Hourly rate
   Master Planner	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$30-49
   Inventory Control Lead	An Inventory Control Lead oversees supplies in an organization, aiming to meet market demands and avoid oversupply. They perform regular inspections and assessments, review invoices and other documentation, monitor product distribution operations, and produce regular progress reports... Show more	$13-34
   Inventory Control Coordinator	An inventory control coordinator is responsible for monitoring the adequacy of office inventory to ensure that the company has enough supplies to support the employees' needs for business operations. Inventory control coordinators manage supply chain systems, conduct inventory checks regularly, write inventory reports, create purchase requests, and file inventory documents on the database... Show more	$13-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • MRP
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Program Management
   • On-Time Delivery
   • Logistics
   • Master Plan
   • ERP
   • Production Planning
   • IMS
   • BOM
   • Customer Demand
   • Customer Orders
   • Capacity Planning
   • Earned Value Management

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   Responsibilities:

   • Supervise NPI chip fulfillment process - manage wafer starts to meet internal qualification and board level build plan.
   • Enter sales orders into JD Edwards (MRP) system and assign work order with sales order.
   • Generate daily status reports for managers, create and distribute WIP report on MRB/RMA materials per department.
   • Decrease WIP inventory, improve response to retail demand changes, drive inventory cost reductions and decreases in returns.
   • Develop all turnaround lift plans, monitor / track subcontractor QA/QC, adherence to design/industry specifications and all safety performance.
   • Forecast DRP shipments by brand, size, source points.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your master planner job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A master planner salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, master planners' average salary in wyoming is 47% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level master planners earn 38% less than senior-level master planners.
   • Certifications. A master planner with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a master planner's salary.

   Average master planner salary

   $80,433yearly

   $38.67 hourly rate

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   Entry-level master planner salary

   $63,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average master planner salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$102,193	$49
   2	New Mexico	$89,425	$43
   3	Texas	$86,971	$42
   4	Maine	$86,099	$41
   5	Georgia	$84,339	$41
   6	Virginia	$83,827	$40
   7	Massachusetts	$83,543	$40
   8	Tennessee	$82,787	$40
   9	Florida	$80,966	$39
   10	Arizona	$77,150	$37
   11	North Carolina	$76,257	$37
   12	Indiana	$75,235	$36
   13	Maryland	$75,202	$36
   14	New York	$75,004	$36
   15	Ohio	$73,345	$35
   16	Oklahoma	$73,003	$35
   17	Minnesota	$69,290	$33
   18	Illinois	$68,291	$33
   19	Missouri	$65,826	$32

   Average master planner salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Huntsman	$92,333	$44.39	2
   2	Tesla	$89,567	$43.06	3
   3	DuPont	$86,662	$41.66	3
   4	Dewberry	$86,594	$41.63	4
   5	Synopsys	$85,925	$41.31
   6	BlackRock	$82,205	$39.52	2
   7	Monster Products	$81,387	$39.13	1
   8	Smith & Nephew	$80,815	$38.85	1
   9	Cenergy International Services	$79,934	$38.43
   10	Parker Hannifin	$78,973	$37.97	16
   11	Jabil	$78,800	$37.88	11
   12	Datrose	$78,313	$37.65
   13	Meggitt PLC	$77,431	$37.23
   14	DCM	$77,111	$37.07
   15	A-dec	$76,911	$36.98
   16	EMD Millipore	$76,649	$36.85
   17	Manufacturing	$76,605	$36.83
   18	Gerdau Ameristeel	$76,403	$36.73	2
   19	General Electric	$76,299	$36.68	22
   20	RMF Engineering	$76,237	$36.65

4. Writing a master planner job description

   A good master planner job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a master planner job description:

   Master planner job description example

   The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time
   Master Planner Support with a active Top Secret Clearance for a facilities engineering program to support a federal Agency.
   Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
   Developing high level Program/Project requirements to include programming with customers and stakeholders, doing space fits of those requirements and putting together Programs of multiple projects (such as enabling projects) to figure out all the swing space and sequenced moves to get to the desired end state, right sizing groups of people and equipment to the right amount, type and locations of spaces for their mission with some room for potential growth. Develops conceptual-level ideas to include sketches, renderings and concepts using IT software products like Adobe, SketchUp and AutoDesk products, producing briefings, fact sheets and white paper technical documents to explain ideas and to seek funding approvals for projects, to include large renovation and construction projects. Should be able to work independently without a lot of day-to-day oversight from technical leads or COR. Should be a self-starter who seeks out opportunities and can react to those opportunities to make facility and utilities infrastructure improvements when those opportunities develop. Needs to be able to work with others as part of a team or independently as the situation dictates. Needs to willing and able to do official TDY travel as directed, in the 10% - 15% of total time range. Skills & Requirements
   Qualifications and Education Required:
   Active Top Secret Clearance Highly preferred to be a licensed Architect with minimum 10 years' worth of experience. Qualifications
   
   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
   
   Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
   Medical & Rx Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance/AD&D Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability Paid Time Off Holiday Pay
   All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.
   
   If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right master planner for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with master planners they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit master planners who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your master planner job on Zippia to find and recruit master planner candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with master planner candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new master planner

   Once you've decided on a perfect master planner candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new master planner. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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