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A. O. Smith Corporation; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A. O. Smith Corporation is seeking a Raw Material Planning Assistant in Wisconsin to support lean manufacturing. You will help prepare production schedules, coordinate with sales, manufacturing and logistics, and resolve supplier issues to meet delivery commitments.

The role emphasizes material availability, schedule adherence, and inventory control within a dynamic production environment. Requires SAP experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience may substitute.
• Minimum 3 years related experience in planning or logistics.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office required.
• Ability to analyze situations and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing production schedules and work orders.
• Coordinate with sales, manufacturing, and logistics to resolve constraints.
• Work with purchasing to resolve supplier material availability and quality.
• Identify and communicate material supply issues affecting schedules.
• Maintain and adjust master production schedule for the facility.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Multitasking ability

Computer proficiency

Experience with SAP

MS Office

Internet browsers

Transportation management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Transportation management systems

Job description

Job description

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

Responsible for assisting in all aspects of the raw material planning process in a lean manufacturing environment including communication with suppliers and internal customers to insure all raw materials needs to support production requirements. As well as ensure customer order delivery commitments are met while achieving company cost, lead time, and inventory reduction goals.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing production schedules and work orders.


• Acts as a support contact with sales, manufacturing, and logistics, determining resource constraints, and developing plans to achieve customers' needs.


• Work with purchasing to resolve issues with suppliers relative to material availability and quality.


• Identifies and communicates material supply issues that may affect production schedules.


• Compiles records of production and reports on volume, materials, etc.


• Reviews computerized inventory of raw materials against present and anticipated sales orders. Activates reorder points where judgment determines an anticipated shortfall.


• Prepares detailed production schedules in accordance with required volumes, plant capacity and materials availability.


• Enters specific sales orders into the master schedule based on requested customer delivery dates, availability of raw materials, and equipment.


• Assists in maintaining the master production schedule for the facility, reviewing daily to adjust for changes in customer requirements, delay in receiving raw materials, availability of production equipment, etc.


• Collaborates with more experienced engineers in deciding the use of production machines, equipment, and tools, and determines their technological conditions and quality parameters.


• Reviews monthly marketing forecasts and adjusts master schedules accordingly.


• Helps manage inventory of raw materials, establish and monitor the production schedules for the facility to achieve customer requirements.


• Assist with and analyze MRP and forecast data, generate purchase orders, and manage Kanban’s to meet production needs with minimal inventory investment.


• Assists with coordinating material shipments with internal and external logistics services.


• Provides backup coverage for Inventory/Warehouse and Transportation Management positions when needed.


• Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, will consider experience in lieu of degree


• 3 years related experience


• Strong computer skills, especially MS Office and internet browsers


• Experience in SAP and other transportation management systems, preferred


• Strong communication skills


• Ability to multi-task and work under time/date driven deadlines


• Ability to analyze situations and react in a timely manner necessary


• Exceptional customer orientation, sense of urgency, and problem-solving skills

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status.

We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.