Scheduler/Planner
About The Position
This position plans, schedules, coordinates, and monitors the flow of products through the complete production cycle. It provides timely batch planning and scheduling to support internal financial goals and customer requirements. The role also schedules and transfers materials to distribution centers when required and controls inventory levels at those centers. The position is 40 hours per week, with flexibility required to support a 24/7 environment. It is eligible for a performance-based bonus under the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. The selected internal candidate may qualify for the GSC Relocation Adjustment Program.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must have a bachelor's degree or higher, or at least four years of work experience in Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations.
- Must have at least one year of work experience in Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations, or have completed a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in an operations or supply chain function.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business.
- Formal training in and/or at least one year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, or Transactional Lean.
- Prior work experience using MRP (Material Resource Planning) and MPS (Material Production Scheduling) systems.
- Prior work experience in procurement, buying, and/or scheduling.
- At least one year of experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility.
- Prior work experience using planning software such as QAD, Oracle, or SAP.
Responsibilities
- Schedule production at the facility.
- Adjust the production schedule to accommodate emergency situations.
- Review exception reports to ensure customer service meets division goals.
- Monitor product availability, order completeness, inventory deployment, and transportation costs.
- Issue batch tickets to blending and the production floor.
- Research and report issues regarding batch ticket questions or concerns.
- Update pull boards to meet customer requirements.
- Order raw materials and packaging components.
- Maintain systems to ensure accurate information and timely production to meet customer service goals.
- Expedite order changes as needed, including changes to requirements or delivery dates.
- Maintain accurate records of purchases through the system and supply requisites.
- Review purchase order acknowledgements daily for discrepancies.
- Initiate and maintain effective, professional relationships with suppliers.
- Review MRP daily for unusual production and determine inventory quantities and levels.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.
- The selected internal candidate may qualify for the GSC Relocation Adjustment Program.
- The Company describes a range of benefits related to retirement, health care, well-being, and commuting; specific eligibility and offerings are available through the referenced benefits information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
