Materials Scheduler

About the Role

The Materials Scheduler will create and execute supply chain strategies for purchased components that support multiple production locations in North America. They will continuously communicate business needs to external and internal vendors and maintain relationships with assigned vendors. There are frequent discussions with external partners on forecast changes, on-time delivery performance, coordinating schedule changes for purchased material that supports manufacturing needs. Cross-functional collaboration, strong accountability, and continuous improvement drive success in meeting key results. Daily activities include supply planning/development, order management, and relationship management. This hybrid role will work from our Sheboygan, WI location, three days per week onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute order management strategies for respective suppliers and/or commodities.
• Continuously evaluate the performance of supply strategies and adjust to meet the needs of the business.
• Work with master scheduling, production scheduling, SIOP, freight shipping partners, and plant operations to support planned production rates in the near and long term.
• Drive cross-functional meetings, analyze performance data/trends, support special projects, and perform other duties that drive key results.
• Reports to Supervisor - Procurement.
• One-on-one relationship with Buyers.
• Frequent contact with personnel in finance, accounts payable, materials, receiving, logistics, master scheduling, SIOP, purchasing, supplier quality, and manufacturing operations.
• Frequent contact with vendors.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Familiarity with how MRP systems are used for production planning and inventory control.
• SAP ERP system experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or APICS Certification preferred.
• Previous purchasing or materials management experience preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.