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Role overview

The Assistant Scheduler supports master production planning and helps oversee finished goods, work-in-process inventory, and excess or obsolete stock. The position plays an important role in making sure inventory is available to meet customer demand while reducing the risk of distressed product. It also requires close coordination with manufacturing and sales teams to keep inventory at the right levels and to use data insights when setting target and safety stock parameters. In addition, the role helps balance available stock across the distribution network to support operating efficiency in both base business and pre-build situations.

Education, experience, and technical background

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university is preferred, or at least 3 years of relevant work experience; an equivalent mix of education and experience is also acceptable.
Prior experience in a team-oriented manufacturing or supply chain setting is required.
Hands-on experience with Oracle and related supply chain applications is expected.
Strong working knowledge of PC tools, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Access, is needed.
The role calls for solid capability in data handling, analytics, processing, and problem solving.
Excellent organization and careful attention to detail are essential.
Strong numerical and statistical aptitude is required.
Practical experience with modeling, analysis, and simulation tools is important.
Applicants should have a track record of building effective business relationships.
Strong interpersonal skills are needed to work with multiple partners, resolve exceptions, and negotiate the best alternatives while meeting service-level goals.
The ability to provide data-backed reasoning for decisions is required.
Success in this role requires the ability to work under pressure, stay productive with limited supervision, and meet deadlines.
Clear written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment and collaborating well with others.
The ideal person is respectful, approachable, team-oriented, and able to help foster a positive workplace.

Qualifications

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to perform the essential responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. The job description notes that the listed duties are representative rather than exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Key responsibilities

Build finished goods plans to support customer orders, forecast demand, and stocking requirements.
Work with cross-functional partners to keep inventory aligned with business constraints and target levels.
Set critical inventory parameters for target and safety stock, taking supply lead times as well as warehouse and transportation limitations into account.
Partner with demand management, manufacturing, quality, warehousing, and transportation teams to resolve finished goods issues and usage patterns.
Track, analyze, and report important process measures and monitor assigned KPI performance for the relevant product categories.
Spot potential material shortages versus inventory plans, create action steps, marshal the needed resources, and follow through on shortage issues.
Own long-term capacity visibility, weekly category KPI updates, product shortage reporting, and daily ad hoc information flow among supply planning partners, including Demand Planning, Customer Service, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Business Management.
Monitor key measures such as Unsold to the Freezer, Schedule Attainment, Off Cut Production, and Order Fulfillment.
Carry out any additional tasks assigned.

Communication and numeric requirements

The position requires the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the language used by most of the Business Management group in order to communicate clearly and effectively. The role also involves understanding spoken communication, reading graphs, flow sheets, financial information, professional articles, government regulations, safety rules, assignment sheets, and procedure manuals, and preparing reports, business correspondence, policies, procedures, and other administrative documents. Strong presentation skills and the ability to answer questions in both one-on-one and group settings are also required.

Mathematical work includes adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and percentages; calculating rates, discounts, ratios, and percentages; and interpreting financials, graphs, rates, ratios, and percentage-based data.

Reasoning and computer use

The role requires practical judgment to solve problems, follow written or verbal instructions, and decide when to act independently or involve a supervisor. Basic computer knowledge is required, along with the ability to learn new software quickly.

Additional skills

Strong planning and prioritization skills, even when interruptions are frequent.
Comfort with basic office tasks such as phone handling, voicemail, copying, faxing, typing, and greeting or directing visitors.
Ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with a wide range of people.

Physical requirements

This role involves frequent use of hands and fingers for handling, writing, typing, and manipulating small objects. It also commonly includes bending, squatting or kneeling, twisting, sitting, speaking, hearing, and reaching. Less often, the work may involve pushing or pulling, climbing, walking, standing, and balancing. Smell and taste are rarely required. The position frequently requires lifting, carrying, or moving up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Required vision includes close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, along with the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

The job is typically performed in a moderate-noise environment, with occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles and to warm, cold, humid, or dry conditions. Frequent interruptions are part of the work setting.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employer-matched retirement plan
Paid time off
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Referral program
Flexible spending accounts and health savings plans

Equal opportunity statement

The employer considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Assistant Scheduler

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