Scheduler I

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, A. O. Smith employs approximately 12,000 people across operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

About the role

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 ensure raw material needs support production requirements. Ensures customer order delivery commitments are met while achieving company cost, lead time, and inventory reduction goals.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing production schedules and work orders.
• Acts as a support contact with sales, manufacturing, and logistics to determine resource constraints and develop plans to meet customers' needs.
• Works with purchasing to resolve issues with suppliers regarding 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, delays in receiving raw materials, or availability of production equipment.
• 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, establishes and monitors production schedules to achieve customer requirements.
• Assists with and analyzes MRP and forecast data, generates purchase orders, and manages Kanban systems to meet production needs with minimal inventory investment.
• Coordinates 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; will consider experience in lieu of degree.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Strong computer skills, especially MS Office and internet browsers.
• Experience in SAP and other transportation management systems preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under time/date-driven deadlines.
• Ability to analyze situations and react in a timely manner.
• Exceptional customer orientation, sense of urgency, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits plans including medical and dental insurance.
• Company-sponsored life insurance.
• Retirement security savings plan.
• Short- and long-term disability programs.
• Tuition assistance.