Production Scheduling and Supply Planner

Newell Brands - Fishers, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Fishers, IN

10,001+ employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Production Scheduling and Supply Planner at Newell Brands is responsible for managing production schedules, inventory levels, and supply chain operations to ensure efficient production processes. This role involves analyzing forecasts, maintaining purchase orders, and collaborating with various teams to optimize inventory and service levels while minimizing risks and ensuring compliance with agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate forecast report analysis on a weekly basis, determining production per system demand and forecast.
• Maintain computerized records pertaining to open and closed purchase orders, communicating changes that impact PSI.
• Develop production plans considering capacity planning, labor, waste, and quality standards; assign start and end dates for production.
• Manage North American purchase orders, including creating and maintaining them for suppliers; review open purchase orders weekly.
• Manage raw material and finished good inventory, tracking multiple materials and identifying shortages.
• Minimize exposure risk and assure compliance with Inventory Management Agreements.
• Manage SAP planning settings to optimize inventory and service, including safety stock and lead time.
• Troubleshoot incoming supply or availability issues as needed.
• Identify and communicate potential future demand and supply issues and lead the team in developing action plans.
• Maintain key activity with suppliers including purchase plans and annual volumes.
• Review and make decisions in daily allocations.
• Develop Planning Wheel / Level Load.
• Collaborate with Divisional resources to determine risks and forecast accuracy.
• Coordinate and prioritize schedule sequence for production lines; ensure timely completion of production jobs.
• Analyze forecast combined with demonstrated rates and provide labor requirements as needed.
• Coordinate activities with logistics, plant management, manufacturing operations, maintenance, quality, and accounting personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business, engineering, supply chain or related analytical field.
• 1-3 years of supply chain experience.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding in MRP supply chain theory.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and drive action across peer groups.
• Demonstrated change management and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong working knowledge of systems: SAP, ERP system, Excel & PowerPoint.