Scheduler I

A. O. Smith•Appleton, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting in all aspects of the raw material planning process in a lean manufacturing environment including communication with suppliers and internal customers to insure all raw materials needs to support production requirements. As well as ensure customer order delivery commitments are met while achieving company cost, lead time, and inventory reduction goals.

Requirements

3 years related experience
Strong computer skills, especially MS Office and internet browsers
Strong communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work under time/date driven deadlines
Ability to analyze situations an react in a timely manner necessary
Exceptional customer orientation, sense of urgency, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, will consider experience in lieu of degree
Experience in SAP and other transportation management systems, preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in preparing production schedules and work orders.
Acts as a support contact with sales, manufacturing, and logistics, determining resource constraints, and developing plans to achieve customers' needs.
Work with purchasing to resolve issues with suppliers relative to material availability and quality.
Identifies and communicates material supply issues that may affect production schedules.
Compiles records of production and reports on volume, materials, etc.
Reviews computerized inventory of raw materials against present and anticipated sales orders.
Activates reorder points where judgment determines an anticipated shortfall.
Prepares detailed production schedules in accordance with required volumes, plant capacity and materials availability.
Enters specific sales orders into the master schedule based on requested customer delivery dates, availability of raw materials, and equipment.
Assists in maintaining the master production schedule for the facility, reviewing daily to adjust for changes in customer requirements, delay in receiving raw materials, availability of production equipment, etc.
Collaborates with more experienced engineers in deciding the use of production machines, equipment, and tools, and determines their technological conditions and quality parameters.
Reviews monthly marketing forecasts and adjusts master schedules accordingly.
Helps manage inventory of raw materials, establish and monitor the production schedules for the facility to achieve customer requirements.
Assist with and analyze MRP and forecast data, generate purchase orders, and manage Kanban’s to meet production needs with minimal inventory investment.
Assists with coordinating material shipments with internal and external logistics services.
Provides backup coverage for Inventory/Warehouse and Transportation Management positions when needed.
Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.