Operations Analyst, Production Inventory

Job Title

This position is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring the flow of products through the complete production cycle. They provide timely planning and scheduling of batches to achieve both internal financial goals and customer requirements. This position is responsible for scheduling and transferring the material to distribution centers when required & controls inventory levels in various distribution centers.

Schedule production at the facility

Adjust production schedule to accommodate emergency situations

Review exception reports to ensure customer service defined by division goals

Monitor product availability, order completeness, inventory deployment, transportation costs

Issue batch tickets to blending and production floor

Research and report on any issues regarding batch ticket questions or concerns

Update pull boards to meet customer requirements

Order raw materials and packaging components

Maintain systems to ensure accurate information and timely production of product to meet customer service goals

Expedite order changes as needed, such as requirement or delivery date changes

Maintain accurate records of purchases through system and supply requisites

Review acknowledgements of purchase order daily for any discrepancies

Initiate and maintain effective and professional relationships with suppliers

Review MRP (Material Resource Planning) daily for unusual production to determine inventory quantities and levels

Minimum Requirements:

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future

Must have a bachelor's degree or higher or have at least four (4) years of work experience in a Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations role

Must have at least one (1) year of work experience in a Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations role or have completed a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in an operations or supply chain function

Preferred Qualifications:

Have a bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Management, Supply Chain, Logistics or Business

Have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.

Have prior work experience using MRP (Material Resource Planning) and MPS (Material Production Scheduling) systems

Have prior work experience in procurement, buying, and/or scheduling

Have at least one (1) year of experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility

Prior work experience using planning software such as QAD, Oracle, or SAP

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.

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