Scheduler/Buyer

Sherwin-Williams•Kankakee, IL

4d•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. It works cross-functionally to resolve daily plan and material conflicts, maintain a stable supply chain rhythm, and perform MRO activities, including acquiring essential materials and services. This position reports to the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Facility at 901 N Greenwood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901. It is not remote or hybrid. The position is eligible for a performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. The role may involve access to confidential and proprietary information and items of value; a criminal-history review is required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employment-visa sponsorship.
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

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.
Participate in employee engagement initiatives and exhibit behaviors consistent with the company’s stated culture.
Support safety initiatives, follow on-site safety policies, complete required safety training, and promote a safety culture.