Lead Specialist, Scheduling Operations - Germantown, WI

About the role

As a Lead Specialist, Scheduling Operations at our Germantown, WI site, you will play a key role in ensuring that production plans can be executed reliably. Working closely with the primary Production Scheduler, Manufacturing, Warehouse & Logistics, Planning and other supply chain partners, you will ensure that materials, inventory flows and system information are aligned with the production schedule. A key part of the role will be coordinating the new intermediate inventory flow between production site and our external warehouse, while also strengthening material readiness and execution discipline across the site. The role combines supply chain execution, material coordination, system administration and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Material Readiness & Production Support
  • Ensure raw materials and other required components are available in line with the production schedule.
  • Coordinate material requirements and follow up on shortages or potential supply risks.
  • Support the Production Scheduler in confirming execution readiness before production.
  • Identify material constraints early and coordinate actions with Planning, Procurement, Warehouse and Manufacturing.
  • Support short-term scheduling activities and provide backup scheduling capability when required.
• GTN–CSW Inventory Flow
  • Coordinate the end-to-end movement of intermediate inventory between production site and external warehouse.
  • Ensure the right materials and quantities are transferred at the right time to support the production schedule.
  • Coordinate shipment requirements with Warehouse, Logistics, Planning and Operations.
  • Monitor open transfers and proactively follow up on delays or exceptions.
  • Ensure inventory stored externally remains visible and available for future production requirements.
• SAP & System Execution
  • Create and maintain required STOs and related system transactions for production site–external warehouse inventory movements.
  • Ensure SAP, planning tools and physical inventory flows remain aligned.
  • Monitor inventory and system exceptions impacting planning and execution, and coordinate resolution with the responsible function.
  • Perform required supply chain master-data and administrative activities supporting reliable execution.
  • Work with relevant teams to resolve system and process issues rather than allowing manual workarounds to become permanent ways of working.
• Execution Monitoring & Coordination
  • Monitor daily execution against the agreed production and inventory flow plan.
  • Identify deviations early and coordinate corrective actions across functions.
  • Maintain clear visibility of material availability, transfers and execution status.
  • Support inventory reconciliation between production site and external warehouse.
  • Escalate risks that may affect production, inventory availability or customer service.
• Process Improvement
  • Help establish a stable and sustainable operating model for the production site and external warehouse flow.
  • Identify repetitive manual activities, system gaps and unnecessary process complexity.
  • Support standardization and automation of execution processes where possible.
  • Contribute to the broader development of a more stable and predictable Germantown supply chain operating model.

What Success Looks Like

• Production is not disrupted because required materials were overlooked or unavailable.
• Production site and external warehouse inventory movements are executed reliably and on time.
• Planning has reliable visibility of inventory available across production site and external warehouse.
• Exceptions are identified and resolved before they become production emergencies.
• The Production Scheduler can focus primarily on production scheduling rather than administrative and coordination activities.
• Replanning and firefighting caused by execution gaps are reduced over time.
• Processes become increasingly standardized and less dependent on individual knowledge.

We Offer

• A key role in strengthening Germantown Supply Chain – an opportunity to help build a more stable, predictable and sustainable way of operating.
• A clear development path in Supply Chain – starting with material readiness, systems and execution, while developing broader production scheduling and planning capabilities.
• Exposure across the end-to-end operation – working closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Logistics and Procurement and understanding how decisions connect across the supply chain.
• The opportunity to shape how we work – not just executing existing processes, but helping simplify, standardize and improve them, including identifying opportunities for automation.
• Real ownership and visibility – you will own meaningful parts of the Germantown execution model and have the opportunity to make a visible impact on operational performance.
• A collaborative team environment – working alongside experienced colleagues while building stronger backup capability and knowledge sharing within the US Supply Chain team.
• An environment that values curiosity and constructive challenge – we expect you to ask whether there is a better way and help turn improvements into sustainable processes.
• A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in production planning, material planning, scheduling, or manufacturing supply chain execution.
• Experience in food, biotech, chemical, pharmaceutical, or other batch/process manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Good understanding of how production schedules, material availability, inventory and logistics flows connect.
• Strong SAP experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment; OMP or other advanced planning system experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of production scheduling with the ability to provide backup scheduling support when required.
• Strong attention to detail and execution discipline in a high-complexity, low-error-tolerance environment.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and connect information across systems.
• Proven ability to coordinate across Manufacturing, Warehouse, Logistics, Procurement and Planning and drive actions to closure.
• Proactive problem solver who identifies risks early, follows up independently and escalates when needed.
• Strong ownership mindset and bias for action, with the resilience to operate effectively under changing priorities.

Pay

The salary range is $70,000–$90,000. In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.