Assistant Scheduler

Assistant Scheduler

A producer-owned pork processor, comprised of 200 dedicated Midwest family farms, focused on providing customers with quality pork products they can trust, in a culture that fosters innovation and opportunity.

The Assistant Scheduler is responsible for assisting in the master production scheduling and the management of finished goods, work in process, excess & obsolete inventory. This position is a key driver in ensuring adequate inventory is available to deploy in fulfillment of customer demand, while minimizing distressed product risks. The role is tasked with maintaining strong partnerships with manufacturing operations and the sales team to manage stock levels as well as using data insights to establish critical system parameters towards Target & Safety Stock settings.

The role also balances available stock within the distribution network for operational efficiencies with base & pre-build business situations.

Education, Licensure and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university, or 3+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Work experience in a team-based environment within manufacturing or supply chain.
• Experience with Oracle and its related supply chain applications.
• Proficiency in using PC-based Technology (Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, and Access).
• Strong technical skills in data management, analytics, data processing and problem solving.
• Well organized, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong mathematical/statistical abilities.
• Hands-on experience with modeling, analysis & simulation tools.
• Proven ability to build working business relationships.
• High level of interpersonal skills & hands-on experience working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and negotiate best alternatives in meeting service level goals.
• Able to provide data to support & explain reasoning for decisions.
• Works well under pressure with limited supervision and able to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (

Please note:

This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate):

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

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