Ops, Planner/Scheduler

Sherwin-Williams; Grüningen; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sherwin-Williams is seeking an Operations Planner / Scheduler at the Zurich-area site in Switzerland. You will schedule production lines, plan within site timeframes, and coordinate with sales and operations to ensure on‑time delivery.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in scheduling or supply chain, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Oracle and SAP. Fluent English and German are required. On-site role with growth opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Scheduling and distribution principles understood and applied.
• Two/Three years of scheduling, supply chain or operational experience.
• Fluent German and English required.
• Familiar with ERP systems such as Oracle and SAP.
• Strong communication skills and assertiveness.

Aufgaben

• Schedule orders on production lines with varying product mix and demand.
• Plan schedules within site timeframes to meet OTIMIS/OTIF goals.
• Review and adjust schedules based on orders, materials and capacity.
• Forecast demand and maintain inventory levels for production needs.
• Analyze reports to drive improvements in plant performance.
• Coordinate production operations with sales, customer service, shipping and other departments.
• Provide updates in production meetings regarding schedules and plant performance.
• Assist with product introductions, modifications, or discontinuations and SKU management.

Kenntnisse

Scheduling

Supply chain

Communication

Analytical thinking

Fluent English

German language

Assertiveness

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Tools

Oracle

SAP

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

We are seeking an Operations Planner / Scheduler based at our Zurich-area site in Switzerland, reporting to the Site Manager.

Responsibilities

• Schedules the orders on production lines involving a variety of product mix and fluctuating requirements based on demand forecast, customer orders, current inventories and line capacity.
• Plans/schedules the orders within the relevant time period appropriate to the site, to ensure compliance with OTMIS/OTIF.
• Reviews, adjusts, and updates a fluctuating schedule based on customer orders, production problems, material needs, and other areas as required; informs personnel of appropriate changes.
• Determines appropriate supply of products based on the potential demand for goods, which includes maintaining inventory levels, forecasting customer needs, developing product forecasts.
• Analyzes and interprets a variety of reports regarding plant operations, resource and personnel needs, efficiency, cycle times, on-time service, sales/customers, and determines operational or scheduling changes to improve plant performance.
• Assists with coordinating general production operations regarding resource, efficiency and cycle times, to ensure meeting the sites OTMIS/OTIF target.
• Serves as a liaison between production operations and other areas, such as sales, customer service, production, shipping and receiving, and other departments regarding general operations, and questions and concerns, to ensure on-time delivery.
• Provides updates in production meetings regarding production schedules, plant performance, and other areas as required.
• Assists with coordinating the introduction, modification, or discontinuation of products, which includes maintaining SKU numbers, inventory and order levels, and product lists, communicating status across the departments.
• Ensures compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Educated to High school level.
• Two/Three years of scheduling, supply chain or operational experience.
• Applying fundamental scheduling and distribution principles and practices.
• Understanding of applicable supply chain activities.
• Reading and responding to constant change environments.
• Understanding of basic production and operational principles and practices.
• Analyzing a variety of data and developing reports.
• Working with other functions and supervisors.
• Fluent German and English skills are required for this role. Knowledge of other languages will be considered an advantage.
• Advanced PC skills essential.
• Familiar with standard ERP system such as Oracle, SAP.
• Strong communication skills.
• Assertiveness.

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

• Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
• Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

Let's Create Your Possible

Eligibility to Work

You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.