Job Information
Winland Foods Finite Scheduler in North East, Pennsylvania
Oversees inventory and finite scheduling responsibilities for assigned resources, plants and/or co-packers. Coordinates with Master Scheduler on long term capacity plans, production schedules and/or finite schedules to ensure the efficient delivery of inventory, service and cost objectives. Responsibilities may also include inventory stock transfer/replenishment responsibilities. Identifies ways to improve finite scheduling processes and tools for assigned areas. Provides finite scheduling expertise to the commercialization of new products or resolution of key inventory shortage issues.
Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
PA North East
Job Type:
Supply Chain Planning
Job Posting Title:
Finite Scheduler
Job Description:
Translates weekly item level master schedule into daily, line / shift level schedule aligning business priorities with plant / operational efficiencies
Daily communication with operations regarding production schedule and any potential changes, keeping changes to a minimum, maintaining the 7 day frozen schedule policy.
Work with Material Planners to insure that schedules are supported by components.
Keep key stakeholders apprised of potential problems or issues impacting the business.
Coordinate with Life Cycle Analyst and Material Planners to manage through product transitions and exits to minimize financial exposure to the company.
For some locations/plants, responsibilities may also include inventory stock transfer / replenishment planning.
Utilize systems to proactively identify and communicate key drivers and proposed solutions to service and inventory issues.
Ensure successful ‘Event’ execution by utilizing effective planning processes, system set-up, and communication with the cross functional teams (New products, customer promotional / merchandising events).
Set-up and maintain systems to facilitate efficient inventory management, customer service, and operational metrics.
Track and reconcile weekly/monthly metrics versus established targets.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs.
EEO Statement:
Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.
As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.
By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.
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