Scheduler I

A. O. Smith Corp.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Disability programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A. O. Smith Corp.

is seeking a materials planner to support lean manufacturing by coordinating raw material planning, scheduling, and supplier communication to ensure on-time delivery and production efficiency. This onsite role integrates with sales, manufacturing, and logistics to meet customer demands. The successful candidate will manage the master production schedule, analyze forecasts, and collaborate with purchasing and engineering to optimize inventory and production flow at our Appleton,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, will consider experience in lieu of degree.
• 3 years related experience.
• Experience in SAP and other transportation management systems preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work under time/date driven deadlines.
• Analytical, proactive problem solving and strong customer orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing production schedules and work orders.
• Acts as a liaison with sales, manufacturing and logistics to meet customer needs.
• Works with purchasing to resolve supplier material availability and quality issues.
• Identifies and communicates material supply issues affecting schedules.
• Maintains master production schedule and adjusts for changes in demand.
• Enters orders into master schedule based on delivery dates and materials.
• Collaborates with engineers to determine equipment and tooling needs.
• Monitors forecasts and adjusts master schedules accordingly.
• Coordinates material shipments with internal and external logistics.
• Provides backup coverage for Inventory/Warehouse and Transportation roles.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Customer orientation

Urgency & problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Transportation Management System

Job description

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Date: Aug 21, 2026

Location(s): Appleton, WI, US, 54914

Business Unit: NAWT

Workplace Setting: Onsite

Company / Location Information

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 productionschedules 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
• Experience in SAP and other transportation management systems, preferred
• Ability to multi-task and work under time/date driven deadlines
• Ability to analyze situations an 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.
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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.

Nearest Major Market: Appleton
Nearest Secondary Market: Oshkosh
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