SCHEDULER III

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Flexible life stage support

401k plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

McCormick & Company in Hunt Valley is seeking a Scheduler III to plan and schedule in-process and finished goods. Under the Scheduling Team Manager, you will balance inventory with service goals and collaborate across functions to ensure timely production.

This on-site role offers growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and competitive compensation. You will analyze data, optimize schedules, and support material planning to meet customer needs while controlling costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or related field OR actively pursuing degree in those fields
• Experience with integrated MRP systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to prepare detailed reports and analyze data
• Demonstrates professional communication skills written and verbal with all levels of employees
• Excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment
• Experience working collaboratively in a team-based environment
• Ability to exercise good judgment in high pressure, sensitive situations

Responsibilities

• Proactively identifies complex problems and drives resolution through root cause analysis
• Identify and present capacity resolutions to balance service strategies and inventory
• Collaborate with Supply Planning to re-evaluate forecasts and consumption issues
• Coordinate material availability and maintain inventory levels
• Engage with cross-functional teams to provide updates on scheduling and production
• Plan and schedule in-process and finished goods to meet demand and production reliability
• Attend daily Production Meetings and participate on project teams
• Troubleshoot master data issues and test data changes in QC3
• Represent Materials Management in SAP upgrades and make recommendations
• Manage master data and run/interpret production reports in SAP/APO/BW

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organization skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or related field

Tools

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

SAP/APO experience

Job description

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You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Scheduler III immediately for our Hunt Valley Plant.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Scheduling Team Manager, the incumbent plans and schedules in process and finished goods materials.

This position is responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels to meet service strategies and acts as a representative for the Materials Management team for other departments/functions within McCormick. The Scheduler troubleshoots master data issues and works with Supply Planning to balance inventory with customer service and Plant cost.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively identifies complex problems/trending issues and drive resolution through root cause analysis.
• Identify and present capacity resolutions/options to Supply Planning to balance service strategies, plant cost and inventory strategies.
• Work collaboratively with Supply Planning to re-evaluate customer forecasts and consumption/reduction issues that may impact customer service and inventory levels
• Works with Material Planning to coordinate material availability, maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet service objectives, while managing rework, safety stocks, inventory turns.
• Involve and work collectively with Material Planning, QA, Operations, Warehousing, Customer Service and Supply Planning to provide updates related to production scheduling, stay informed of potential problems and identify solutions to resolve using root cause analysis or other problem-solving methods.
• Plans and schedules in-process and finished goods on resources to meet demand, and shares accountability for Production Reliability of the production lines.
• Attend daily Production Meetings and participate on project-based teams.
• Troubleshoot master data issues within and between McCormick facilities, make data change recommendations and test data change scenarios in QC3.
• Represent the Materials Management function internally and inter-divisionally to include SAP upgrades and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Manage master data to support business practices. Initiate and submit the following reports: MMDCRS, NPC, Cancel / Supersedes, and Change Notices, etc. Run and interpret existing production reports in SAP/APO/BW.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business or other related field OR are actively in pursuit of degree within those fields
• Experience with integrated MRP systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to prepare detailed reports and analyze data.
• Demonstrates professional communication skills written and verbal with all levels of employees both internally and externally.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment, and identify/resolve complex issues with little support or guidance
• Experience working collaboratively in a team-based environment
• Ability to exercise good judgment in high pressure, sensitive situations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• SAP/APO experience or other inventory management systems experience
• Experience within planning,scheduling, procurement, or other relevant supply chain roles
• APICS certified

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.