Production Scheduler-2nd Shift

Brunswick Corporation; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with match

Job summary

Brunswick Corporation's Mercury Marine division seeks an Inventory Control Analyst/Supply Chain Planner in Fond du Lac, WI. The role blends production scheduling with inventory control to ensure on-time delivery and optimized stock, supporting manufacturing of marine propulsion products and related materials.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage Kanban/PFEP driven inventory, analyze demand, and drive continuous improvements on the floor and in administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Materials management and/or supply chain experience.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Expedite materials from various sources and coordinate material flow.
• Communicate with receiving, purchasing, and engineering to resolve issues.
• Generate and distribute daily reports for production planning.
• Coordinate product delivery to customers and support inventory actions.
• Analyze material flow to identify improvements and eliminate waste.
• Maintain inventory levels to meet customer demand and maximize turns.

Skills

Materials management

Supply chain experience

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Kanban

PFEP

Job description

Location: Fond du Lac, WI

Workplace Category: On-site

Travel Required: N/A

Direct Reports: N/A

Pay Range: $54,300-$75,400

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Relocation:

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview: As a key member of our Supply Chain team, you will play a dual role that blends production scheduling with critical inventory control responsibilities. In the scheduling function, you will analyze demand, coordinate material flow, and schedule components across multiple manufacturing operations—leveraging Lean Manufacturing principles to ensure on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels. In your role as an Inventory Control Analyst, you will work both collaboratively and independently alongside experienced materials and logistics professionals. Together, you will support internal logistics activities that are essential to the production of outboard and sterndrive motors for the recreational boating industry.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

• Expedite materials from their respective sources: Interplant, purchasing, vendor and engineering.
• Communicate, coordinate, and resolve problems with receiving, inspection, purchasing, machine centers, assembly, high performance, service, manufacturing engineers, industrial engineers, vendors, and product change (MPE/BOM).
• Execute, document, and distribute reports daily, to be used as tools for decision making by production personnel and manufacturing analyst/schedulers.
• Coordinate delivery of products to our customers
• Drive root cause analysis and problems solving individually and within cross-functional teams.
• Typically spends 25% of time on the floor in direct supervision of daily production / 50% of time on the floor addressing inventory integrity, and 25% of time on administrative and project tasks
• Analyze current material flow within a process or operation to develop and implement improvements, eliminating waste, and streamlining the operations.
• Initiate corrective actions as needed to ensure accurate and effective inventory control.
• Collaborate with your peers to develop cost-effective inventory management practices.
• Control inventory levels through the various systems in use (Kanban, Pull, PIMS) by managing order rules, processes, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory levels sufficient to meet customer demand while assuring maximum inventory turns.
• Analyzes actual product demand, trends, and forecasts and adjusts inventory plans accordingly.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• Materials management and/or supply chain experience.
• Strong Cross-Functional/Team Leadership and Communication Skills.
• Good Organization skills with strong attention to detail.
• Technical and logical capability to solve problems.
• Must be able to coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Business, Operation or Supply Chain Management preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Kanban replenishment and PFEP methodology.
• Knowledge in Lean Six Sigma methodology.
• Leadership & project management skills.
• Knowledge of mainframe/ERP systems are desirable.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and APICS certification is desirable.
• Knowledge and comprehension of bills of material.

Working Conditions:

• The ability to work in an unsupervised environment.
• May need to move around to different locations throughout the day.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $54,300 - $75,400 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

At Brunswick, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the salary range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick\'s comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

Why Brunswick: Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Mercury: Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine® is the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury empowers boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. The company’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines, Mercury MerCruiser® sterndrive and inboard packages, Mercury propellers, Mercury inflatable boats, Mercury SmartCraft® electronics, Land \'N\' Sea marine parts distribution and Mercury and Quicksilver® parts and oils. More information is available at MercuryMarine.com.

Next is Now! We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] for support.

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