Production Scheduler | Excel, SAP & Capacity

Essity; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO offering with Paid Holidays

Scholarship program for children ofEss

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Production Scheduler in North America, with a preferred location in Appleton, WI. The role focuses on detailed production sequencing, short-term planning, and capacity alignment in collaboration with Manufacturing and market partners.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in a related field or relevant planning experience, plus strong Excel, organizational, analytical, and collaborative skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related discipline or non-degreed person with planning experience in a manufacturing environment required;
• Basic Excel skill required, SAP experience helpful;
• Strong organizational, analytical, and collaboration skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed planning of the production sequence on article level at day/shift level considering the short-term available resources;
• Daily revision of the short-term planning and all adjustments on the system if needed (0-3 weeks scope);
• Propose and create supply scenarios together with local Manufacturing and market counterparts;
• Manage expected and unexpected changes in the plan, under time constraints and with limited information;
• Daily liaison with midterm planners to share site intelligence and changes from previous day;
• Secure capacity to produce by also participating in the Raw Materials short term activity;
• Anticipate typical production trends and suggest new approaches for increasing efficiency and reducing waste/scrap;
• Review historical business performance in scheduling to identify specific benefits for streamlining or improving the scheduling process;
• Report efficiency and adherence to the plan in order to contribute to improve production planning effectiveness;
• Prepare the following weeks planning information and present at the weekly planning meeting with manufacturing including midterm planners.

Skills

Excel

SAP

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related discipline

Tools

ERP/SAP

Job description

Essity is seeking a Production Scheduler in North America, with a preferred location in Appleton, WI. The role focuses on detailed production sequencing, short-term planning, and capacity alignment in collaboration with Manufacturing and market partners.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in a related field or relevant planning experience, plus strong Excel, organizational, analytical, and collaborative skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.