Ops, Planner/scheduler

Operations Planner / Scheduler

We are seeking an Operations Planner / Scheduler based at our Zurich-area site in Switzerland, reporting to the Site Manager.

Responsibilities

Schedules the orders on production lines involving a variety of product mix and fluctuating requirements based on demand forecast, customer orders, current inventories and line capacity.

Plans/schedules the orders within the relevant time period appropriate to the site, to ensure compliance with OTMIS/OTIF.

Reviews, adjusts, and updates a fluctuating schedule based on customer orders, production problems, material needs, and other areas as required; informs personnel of appropriate changes.

Determines appropriate supply of products based on the potential demand for goods, which includes maintaining inventory levels, forecasting customer needs, developing product forecasts.

Analyzes and interprets a variety of reports regarding plant operations, resource and personnel needs, efficiency, cycle times, on-time service, sales/customers, and determines operational or scheduling changes to improve plant performance.

Assists with coordinating general production operations regarding resource, efficiency and cycle times, to ensure meeting the sites OTMIS/OTIF target.

Serves as a liaison between production operations and other areas, such as sales, customer service, production, shipping and receiving, and other departments regarding general operations, and questions and concerns, to ensure on-time delivery.

Provides updates in production meetings regarding production schedules, plant performance, and other areas as required.

Assists with coordinating the introduction, modification, or discontinuation of products, which includes maintaining SKU numbers, inventory and order levels, and product lists, communicating status across the departments.

Ensures compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Educated to high school level.

Two/three years of scheduling, supply chain or operational experience.

Applying fundamental scheduling and distribution principles and practices.

Understanding of applicable supply chain activities.

Reading and responding to constant change environments.

Understanding of basic production and operational principles and practices.

Analyzing a variety of data and developing reports.

Working with other functions and supervisors.

Fluent German and English skills are required for this role. Knowledge of other languages will be considered an advantage.

Advanced PC skills essential.

Familiar with standard ERP system such as Oracle, SAP.

Strong communication skills.

Assertiveness.

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

Eligibility to Work You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity EmployerAn equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

Job Info

Job Identification 2603177

Job Category Supply Chain

Locations CHE Grueningen Plant

Employment Category Full-time regular

Salary Frequency Monthly