CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
The Supply Chain Scheduler/Planner is responsible for developing and managing the weekly site production schedule, optimizing run sequences, and aligning plans with service, inventory, and capacity requirements. This role collaborates closely with Operations, Planning, and Procurement to ensure timely execution of production activities and supports continuous improvement of scheduling processes and stability.
- Develop, publish, and maintain the weekly production schedule for the site.
- Optimize production sequences to minimize changeovers and maximize throughput.
- Adjust schedules in response to demand fluctuations, RM availability, and operational constraints.
- Collaborate daily with Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Transportation, and Buyers to resolve schedule risks.
- Provide visibility to future bottlenecks or resource constraints and propose mitigation plans.
- Report schedule performance metrics including plan adherence, service impact, and schedule stability.
- Contribute to planning SOP development, scheduling standards, and run‑rule enhancements.
- Support CI initiatives that improve operational flow, inventory health, and customer service.
Employee Engagement
- Be active in employee engagement initiatives.
- Exhibit behaviors consistent with S-Ws Create Your Possible and S-Ws Culture of Belonging.
Safety and Wellness
- Support safety initiatives.
- Adhere to all safety policies while working on-site.
- Participate in required safety training and promote a safety culture with all employees.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- A bachelor’s degree or 4+ years supply chain scheduling/buying experience
- 2+ years of experience in production scheduling, planning, operations, or supply chain roles.
- Experience managing weekly production schedules in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving and root‑cause analysis skills.
Preferred:
- A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field
- Familiarity with manufacturing, materials management, and production environments.
- Practical experience with scheduling tools, ERP/MRP systems
- Basic understanding of production processes, raw materials, and inventory flow.