Finishing Scheduler & S&OP Planner

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. in Omaha, NE seeks a Scheduler/Planner – Finishing Products to develop and manage the finishing schedule across multiple sites. You will balance demand, capacity and supplier schedules to deliver on-time customer commitments while optimizing inventory and resources.

The role requires collaboration with S&OP, operations teams and stakeholders to close gaps with action plans and to improve throughput and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an associate degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• APICS CPIM, CFPIM, SCOR‑P or CSCP certification, or complete within 18 months of hire date.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and planning techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and quality of work.
• Ability to aggregate, organize and process data to define problems and develop solutions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Create schedules and communicate plans to key stakeholders.
• Align schedules to customer demand and S&OP guidance.
• Reconcile capacity and delivery dates with suppliers.
• Maintain lead times, delivery times and order data.
• Produce finishing schedules that meet customer demand and are executable.
• Assist demand management in prioritizing when needed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Autonomy

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Associate degree with 3+ years’ experience

APICS CPIM/CFPIM/SCOR‑P/CSCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

15000 Valmont Plaza Omaha Nebraska 68154

Why Valmont

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

A Brief Summary Of This Position

The Scheduler/Planner – Finishing Products is responsible for the development and management of the Finishing schedule, balancing requirements from multiple sources to create and communicate a schedule promoting deliverables the customer and efficiency within the manufacturing operations. Schedule planning horizon is 0 – 6 months, with capacity segmented into daily, weekly, and monthly buckets. This Individual Contributor’s responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and coordinating the execution of the finishing schedule by reviewing inter-site orders and supplier schedules, in alignment with the sales and operations plan. This position is responsible for aligning resources with demand based on capacity planning and shop floor control principles. Areas of responsibility may include more than one production area or factory location. To align production schedules for efficient utilization of resources, it will be crucial to understand the requirements of operational teams at each scheduled area. This position manages work-in-process inventory (WIP) and finished goods inventory. Reporting on production and supplier progress to goals is required. Creating and executing any required action plans to close gaps. Demonstration of the core values of the Valmont Way is required.

Essential Functions

• This position reports to the Senior Manager Planning Systems and has no direct reports
• Create schedules and communicate plan effectively to key stakeholders
• Align schedules in support of customer demand, key performance metrics, division guidance for planning horizons and S&OP guidance
• Ensure rework is scheduled and completed in a timely manner
• Reconcile supplier invoice discrepancies. Periodically review for compliance with agreed upon terms and prices.
• Identify, negotiate, and resolve conflicts with respect to available capacity and proposed delivery date commitments
• Maintain scheduling and inventory parameters, such as lead-times, delivery times and order file data
• Create a level supply schedule that satisfies customer demand with optimum inventory levels and efficient resource utilization
• Assist demand management in setting priorities when demand outstrips the division’s supply of products or the resources necessary to build the requested product
• Work with S&OP to understand competitive lead times. Seek ways to reduce internal and external lead times to achieve a competitive advantage.
• Produce Finishing schedules that have both validity (they meet or exceed customer demands) and integrity (they can be executed by the finishing sites)
• Contribute to a positive work environment and coordinate with other planning team members to align processes and goals
  
  

Required Qualifications Of Every Candidate

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field OR associate degree with 3+ years of experience OR 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• APICS CPIM, CFPIM, SCOR-P or CSCP certification, or successfully complete certification within 18 months of hire date
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and planning techniques
• Strong attention to detail and quality of work
• Ability to aggregate, organize and process, facts, data, and other information to define a problem and develop effective solutions
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
  
  

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• Prior experience setting up and planning in a mixed model environment including make to stock, engineer to order, and configure to order methodologies
• Demonstrated abilities in visual scheduling and inventory optimization
• Prior experience with master scheduling utilizing methodologies for make to order and configure to order business
• Leads by example and earns the respect and trust of co-workers, customer, and other stakeholders
• Sets aggressive targets, accepts consequences of actions, and holds others accountable
• Thinks globally about the entire business and committed to supporting the needs and goals of an integrated global organization
• An understanding of priorities and balances short-term and long-term requirements
• Communicates openly and honestly in a clear and concise manner on an ongoing basis
• Knowledge of mathematics and data analysis
• Knowledge of Lean planning, scheduling, and Kanban tools
  
  

Working Environment And Physical Efforts

Includes visits to both indoor and outdoor locations during all seasons of the year. Normal working conditions will require the need to be outdoor in the storage yards daily as well as be in an office environment. Safety glasses with side shields and safety shoes with metatarsal protection will be required to enter certain areas as well as hearing protection. Rare travel required. Good working conditions with an absence of disagreeable elements for all practical purposes. Light physical work where the major portion of the job is accomplished in a sitting position with occasional standing and walking. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent may be required to reach with hands and arms. The incumbent will also be required to frequently use hands and fingers at the keyboard. In addition, the incumbent may occasionally be required to bend or twist. The employee must occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
  
  

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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