Scheduler/Buyer

Sherwin-Williams • Kankakee, IL

4d • $68,303 - $85,666 • Onsite

About The Position

The Scheduler/Buyer supports integrated production and material planning by coordinating weekly schedules with raw material availability. The role aligns purchasing decisions, raw material flow, production sequencing, and customer service expectations, and works cross-functionally to resolve daily plan and material conflicts and maintain a stable supply chain rhythm. It also performs MRO activities, including acquiring essential materials and services.

The position is based on-site at the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Facility at 901 N Greenwood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901; it is not remote or hybrid. The role is eligible for a performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans. Job duties involve contact with other employees and access to confidential or proprietary information and other items of value. The Company has determined that a criminal-history review is necessary to protect its business, operations, reputation, staff, employees, and business relationships.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• A bachelor's degree or at least 4 years of purchasing or scheduling experience.
• At least 2 years of combined experience in planning, scheduling, purchasing, or supply chain.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in supply chain management or a related field.
• Experience with scheduling tools and ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle Cloud or SAP.
• Familiarity with M365 Office suite systems, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause identification skills.

Responsibilities

• Procure MRO parts, supplies, and services to support facility and equipment needs.
• Review MRP daily and order raw materials and packaging components.
• Build and manage weekly production schedules that incorporate raw material availability and supply risks.
• Execute and monitor purchase orders supporting the production plan.
• Resolve material, capacity, and production conflicts within established site guardrails.
• Maintain integrated dashboards highlighting raw material availability, schedule adherence, and service risks.
• Coordinate with Operations, Buyers, Analysts, and Transportation to support daily execution.
• Support continuous improvement activities that improve schedule stability, inbound raw material flow, and inventory health.
• Communicate daily schedule updates and material risks to key stakeholders.
• Be active in employee engagement initiatives and exhibit behaviors consistent with Sherwin-Williams' Create Your Possible and Culture of Belonging.
• Support safety initiatives, adhere to on-site safety policies, participate in required safety training, and promote a safety culture.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.
• A range of benefits intended to support health and well-being, career development, connection, retirement, health care, total well-being, and commuting; eligibility and offerings are described on the company's benefits website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time