Master Scheduler

Springs Window Fashions; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Springs Window Fashions in Middleton, WI is hiring a Supply Planner to lead inventory performance, manage excess/obsolete inventory, and support NPIs and PCR changes. You will collaborate with supply chain managers, product managers, and buyers to optimize working capital and ensure on-time customer delivery.

Required: a Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Operations and 1+ year of related experience; proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP) and data analysis; strong communication and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Operations preferred.
• Experience with SAP, Anaplan, and/or Friedman Corporation (Frontier/FRN) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support buyers/planners in identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Review demand forecast by product line and component.
• Ensure materials are available to meet customer requirements while minimizing freight costs.
• Monitor and maintain PFEPs for product lines; define component inventory targets and planning parameters.
• Coordinate new product releases to align with project plans and milestones.
• Maintain high service levels and manage inventory effectively.
• Lead continuous improvement opportunities across processes and culture.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

PFEP

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Operations

Tools

SAP

Anaplan

Friedman Frontier/FRN

Job description

Mission

The Best Experience Company.” More than just a set of words, it represents the essence of who we areat Springs Window Fashions. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating the Best Experience for our associates, consumers and end users, business partners, and communities.We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of Best Experience opportunities.

Description

Mission

The Best Experience Company.” More than just a set of words, it represents the essence of who we areat Springs Window Fashions. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating the Best Experience for our associates, consumers and end users, business partners, and communities.We want you to join our team of passionate self-starters who believe the world is full of Best Experience opportunities.

An integral role withing the Supply Chain team, by leading the inventory performance, excess & obsolete process, supports NPI & change management through Product Change Process (PCR) and supports SIOP. These responsibilities are aimed at strong business process performance that will be driven through working relationships with supply chain managers, product managers, materials managers, and buyer/planners. The Supply Planner will monitor and evaluate inventory positions and recommend / initiate actions. The Supply Planner will focus on strategic investments in working capital and inventory planning to support exceptional customer delivery.

Job Responsibilities

Service (30%)

• Support buyers/planners in identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Review demand forecast by product line & component.
• Ensure materials are available to support customer requirements while minimizing the freight costs.
• Keep material availability dates updated and accurate.
• Monitor manufacturing capacity requirements both short and long term.
• Work with Demand Planning and Product Managers to develop accurate forecasts.
• Work with Product Management on ensuring new products perform acceptably.
• Overall product line responsibility for service levels.

Inventory (30%)

• Work with Purchasing on reducing lead times, minimums and price break quantities.
• Provide forecasts to major suppliers if required.
• Define component inventory targets.
• Define and update planning parameters.
• Monitor and maintain PFEPs (Plan For Every Part) for associated product lines.
• New products releases are coordinated and managed to project plans / milestones
• Continuously look for inventory opportunities
• Monitor "aged" inventories to identify opportunities to reduce and prevent excess
• Overall product line responsibility for inventory levels
• Get all obsolete/rejected inventory dispositioned and ultimately consumed, sold or scrapped

People, Process, Culture (10%)

• Review procedures and practices to identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Provide guidance, direction and help mentor all fellow associates
• Provide a"Best Experience" to all contacts by consistently following our "Guiding Principles"
• Influence a diverse group of associates to the optimal decision
• Special projects as assigned

Maintenance (30%)

• Responsible for maintaining the most effective/efficient system settings
• Create work orders and purchase orders in accordance with our service and inventory objectives as required
• Analyze component consumption patterns & load forecast adjustments or overrides
• Review all PCR (Product Change Requests) and take appropriate action
• Component maintenance: eff date, SS elimination, remove forecast, etc.
• Monitor and ensure all lead times are accurate
• Maintain integrity and accuracy of attach rate plans
• Work with Product Management to most efficiently and effectively introduce and exit programs

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, and/or graduate degree
• 1+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Operations preferred
• Prior experience working in custom ATO of highly configured products
• Preferred candidate will have prior experience with SAP, Anaplan, and/or Friedman Corporation(Frontier software/FRN)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products
• Competency with PC‑based networked applications
• Ability to analyze data, prioritize effectively, and make sound, time‑sensitive decisions
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• Understanding of PFEP (Plan for Every Part) concepts
• Bilingual a plus

How We Work to Deliver a Best Experience: Our Culture

• Our Core Value: We do the right thing, always
• Our Seven Cultural Behaviors
• Empowerment - We trust our people.
• Ownership - We take 100% responsibility for our roles actions, and results.
• Leadership - We all lead by example and talk direct with respect (DWR).
• One Team - We are One Springs Team.
• Customer First - We consider our customers' needs before every decision.
• Continuous Innovation - We are constantly learning, innovating, and improving.
• Speed - We define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and eligibility.

Salary And Other Compensation

The annual base for this position is reasonably expected to be between $75,000.00 and $85,000.00 Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match of eligible contributions, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid sick time at an amount that meets or exceeds all local requirements, paid vacation time, paid holidays per year, and one paid volunteer day off per year.

This posting is anticipated to remain open until a qualified candidate is hired.