Master Scheduler

Posted on Sep 24, 2024 by Springs Window Fashions
McAllen, TX
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Description:

Springs Window Fashions is hiring a Master Scheduler for our SunSetter business unit based in McAllen, Texas

Springs Window Fashions has been part of the window treatments industry since 1939. We have over 7,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.  Our products are available in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms and showcased in large commercial buildings. 

Our company is privately owned with products marketed across a broad portfolio of brands including Bali, Graber, Mecho, SWFcontract and SunSetter.  We pride ourselves as “The Best Experience Company”, striving to provide the best experience for our consumers, channel partners, and associates. 

Job Summary

To maximize our service performance while minimizing our costs and inventory investment on select product lines. This will be achieved through high level or strategic planning and a high degree of collaboration.

Responsibilities

Service (40%)

Ensure materials are available to support customer requirements while minimizing the freight costs.

Monitor material shortages, identify and implement corrective actions

Keep material availability dates updated and accurate

Monitor capacity requirements both short and long term

Work with Forecasting, Sales & Marketing to develop accurate forecasts

Continuously look for service opportunities

Overall product line responsibility for service levels

Manage the backlog by facility to ensure our service objectives are achieved

Inventory (30%)

Work with Purchasing on reducing lead times, minimums and price break quantities.

Provide forecasts to major suppliers.

Follow-up on rejects to ensure they are expeditiously dispositioned

Work with Sales & Marketing on ensuring new products perform acceptably

Continuously look for inventory opportunities

Monitor "aged" inventories to identify opportunities to reduce and prevent

Overall product line responsibility for inventory levels

Get all obsolete inventory dispositioned and ultimately consumed, sold or scrapped

People, Process, Culture (20%)

Review procedures and practices to identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Provide guidance, direction and help mentor all fellow associates.

Provide a "Best Experience" to all contacts by consistently following our "Guiding Principles"

Lead a diverse group of associates to the optimal decision.

Supervise/manage associates as required.

Special projects as assigned.

Maintenance (10%)

Responsible for maintaining the most effective/efficient system settings

Create work orders and purchase orders in accordance with our service and inventory objectives

Review all PCR (Product Change Requests) and take appropriate action

Monitor and ensure all lead times are accurate.

Maintain integrity and accuracy of plan bills.

Work with Product Management to most efficiently and effectively introduce and exit programs

Requirements:

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Marketing is preferred.

APICS certification with 1-2 years successful Production Control experience

OR seven to ten years successful Production Control experience is required

Behavioral Competencies

Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments

Drive Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives

Instill Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

Drive Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances

Consumer/Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering on customer-centric solutions

Critical Thinking – Making Sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems

Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations

Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

Reference: 202312463

https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/95548349

Master Scheduler

Posted on Sep 24, 2024 by Springs Window Fashions

McAllen, TX
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Description:

Springs Window Fashions is hiring a Master Scheduler for our SunSetter business unit based in McAllen, Texas

Springs Window Fashions has been part of the window treatments industry since 1939. We have over 7,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.  Our products are available in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms and showcased in large commercial buildings. 

Our company is privately owned with products marketed across a broad portfolio of brands including Bali, Graber, Mecho, SWFcontract and SunSetter.  We pride ourselves as “The Best Experience Company”, striving to provide the best experience for our consumers, channel partners, and associates. 

Job Summary

To maximize our service performance while minimizing our costs and inventory investment on select product lines. This will be achieved through high level or strategic planning and a high degree of collaboration.

Responsibilities

Service (40%)

Ensure materials are available to support customer requirements while minimizing the freight costs.

Monitor material shortages, identify and implement corrective actions

Keep material availability dates updated and accurate

Monitor capacity requirements both short and long term

Work with Forecasting, Sales & Marketing to develop accurate forecasts

Continuously look for service opportunities

Overall product line responsibility for service levels

Manage the backlog by facility to ensure our service objectives are achieved

Inventory (30%)

Work with Purchasing on reducing lead times, minimums and price break quantities.

Provide forecasts to major suppliers.

Follow-up on rejects to ensure they are expeditiously dispositioned

Work with Sales & Marketing on ensuring new products perform acceptably

Continuously look for inventory opportunities

Monitor "aged" inventories to identify opportunities to reduce and prevent

Overall product line responsibility for inventory levels

Get all obsolete inventory dispositioned and ultimately consumed, sold or scrapped

People, Process, Culture (20%)

Review procedures and practices to identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Provide guidance, direction and help mentor all fellow associates.

Provide a "Best Experience" to all contacts by consistently following our "Guiding Principles"

Lead a diverse group of associates to the optimal decision.

Supervise/manage associates as required.

Special projects as assigned.

Maintenance (10%)

Responsible for maintaining the most effective/efficient system settings

Create work orders and purchase orders in accordance with our service and inventory objectives

Review all PCR (Product Change Requests) and take appropriate action

Monitor and ensure all lead times are accurate.

Maintain integrity and accuracy of plan bills.

Work with Product Management to most efficiently and effectively introduce and exit programs

Requirements:

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Marketing is preferred.

APICS certification with 1-2 years successful Production Control experience

OR seven to ten years successful Production Control experience is required

Behavioral Competencies

Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments

Drive Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives

Instill Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

Drive Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances

Consumer/Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering on customer-centric solutions

Critical Thinking – Making Sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems

Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations

Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

Reference: 202312463

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