Operations Scheduler/Planner

The Sherwin-Williams Company - Richmond, Kentucky

Welcome to Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams is the largest coatings company in North America, and the third largest in the world. With $11 billion in sales, 4,000 stores, and 90 manufacturing and technical centers, we proudly serve customers in over 120 countries. Our 45,000 employees across the globe are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to launch and grow a career. Find yours and join us today.

 

This position is accountable for scheduling batches for forecasted and made-to- order products for the plant; schedules and transfers the material to distribution centers when required & controls inventory levels in various distribution centers.

 

 
•  Schedules production at the facility
•  Adjusts production schedule to accommodate emergency situations
•  Reviews exception reports to ensure customer service defined by division goals
•  Product availability, order completeness, inventory deployment, transportation costs
•  Issues batch tickets to blending and production floor
•  Researches and reports on any issues regarding batch ticket questions or concerns
•  Updates pull boards to meet customer requirements
•  Orders raw materials and packaging components
•  Maintains systems to ensure accurate information and timely production of product to meet customer service goals
•  Expedite order changes, as needed such as requirement or delivery date changes
•  Maintain accurate records of purchases through system and supply requisites
•  Review acknowledgements of purchase order on a daily basis for any discrepancies
•  Initiate and maintain effective and professional relationships with suppliers
•  Review MRP daily for unusual production to determine inventory quantities and levels
•  Participation towards completion of other related tasks and duties as directed or needed

 

Basic Qualifications:
•  Must be at least 18 years of age
•  Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status  
•  Must have High school diploma or  the equivalent of a high school diploma
•  Must have Bachelor’s Degree or at least 4 years experience in lieu of education

 

Other Qualifications:
•  Demonstrated experience in procurement and scheduling preferred
•  Experience procuring/buying in a manufacturing environment highly desirable
•  Computer Experience (Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) preferred
•  Other computer experience such as QAD, Oracle, SAP would be a plus
•  Ability to effectively prioritize and continually manage multiple demands
•  One or more years experience in Supply Chain preferred
•  Prefer candidates that are willing to relocate for future job opportunities
 

 

 

 

Who we are  

 

At Sherwin-Williams, we're proud of the company we keep — our family of loyal employees. To learn about our company and our culture go to Sherwin.com/careers. 

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race. color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

 

VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting appropriate employment service delivery systems, such as state workforce agencies and local employment delivery systems, to provide priority referrals of protected veterans.

 

The successful candidate must pass a background check, physical and drug screen.

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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