Associate Scheduler/Planner

Watts Water Technologies • Menomonee Falls, WI

81d

About The Position

This highly motivated individual, as part of the Supply Chain team, will be responsible for managing aspects of the supply plans for their assigned Product Line and/or work center(s). This includes establishing production schedules in collaboration with the demand plans established by the S&OP process while collaborating with customer service, manufacturing, and supply chain to establish, manage, and maintain production and delivery schedules. This position reports to Sales and Operations Planning Manager. This role is onsite and is based in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of work experience in Supply Chain, Business, Materials Management or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of ERP systems (Epicor is a plus).
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings, technical data, and product specifications.
• ASCM (APICS) and/or ISM certifications.

Responsibilities

• Help to establish the production schedule and rough cut capacity plans for assigned Product Areas by balancing demand forecasts, production capabilities, resource constraints, service level targets, and inventory goals.
• Evaluate and manage ERP (Epicor) data including planning parameters to ensure clean data in support of managing by exception, long term requirements planning with suppliers and supporting first call resolution for customers.
• Manage proper inventory levels and replenishment techniques to achieve and/or improve performance to market expected lead times from all distribution points.
• Assist with the establishment of a logical level loaded schedule for assigned production work centers while in alignment with the production schedule following the priorities of customer orders, safety stock, and forecast.
• Review MRP requisitions and ERP status reports, check on materials and parts shortages, and expedite deliveries to ensure material availability and proper inventory levels at all distribution points.
• Effectively collaborate with Production Supervisors in support of schedule attainment while maintaining and communicating order statuses and completion dates with Customer Service.
• Communicate with manufacturing and other personnel as required to keep them informed of accurate delivery schedules, material lead-times, and other pertinent information required for the manufacture of customer orders or new product development.
• Ensure proper inventory strategies and replenishment techniques are utilized.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions in collaboration with vendors, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing staff.
• Collaborate with Purchasing Team to ensure timely delivery of sourced materials.
• Process RMA and re-work jobs as directed by customer service and quality.
• Participate in the implementation of supply chain process improvements using the SCOR model.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by manager or Company management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits.
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave.
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement.
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees