Finite Scheduler
Job in
Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, 60087, USA
Listing for:
NES Fircroft
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-16
Job specializations:
-
Supply Chain/Logistics
Logistics Coordination, Inventory Control & Analysis, Procurement / Purchasing, Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
70000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Finite Scheduler (Supply Chain)
NES Fircroft is actively seeking a Supply Chain professional for a Finite Scheduler role with one of our client's plant sites in Chicago, IL. This position will be a full‑time contract role running a roughly 12 months in length, our client is seeking individuals with a background in Supply Chain and Production Planning activities.
The Finite Scheduler is an integral part of Plant Operations and the Supply Chain Management group. The Finite Scheduler is responsible for scheduling specific assets/times of suggested planned production orders through the analysis of inventory, capacity availability, human resources, customer requirements, and other sequencing restrictions. They will need to directly interface with many roles and teams across the organization including Supply Chain Planners, Logistics, Operations, Inventory Analysts and Customer Service to achieve a balance between optimizing production and minimizing costs and capital lockup to deliver manufactured material to the plan.
Key Responsibilities of Subject Position
Communicate future shortages and backorders to Supply Chain via Proactive; makes changes in the plans to prevent and/or advise of customer failuresAnalyze the output of Client's planning tools and develop a finite schedule for blending and drum fillingDetermine start times, routings and sequencing of production orders based upon analyzing asset availability, material compatibility, and loading times.Approve the final Finite Schedule, release production orders to process and align w/ Logistics to ensure the plant meets customer commitmentsCommunicates and escalates production failures in a timely manner to Supply Chain, Customer Service, Logistics and Sales accordingly.Supports team w/ Bulk Goods Issue on orders that are not completed from previous daysSupports CSA as needed w/ timely investigation and completion of bulk complaintsSupports with data analysis activities as required including the monthly performance scorecardFacilitate daily Production Meeting including process and maintenance.Develops the plant’s daily railcar loading, offloading and movement plan lists based on availability and customer demand. Recommends the tank car pull listed based on work completed. Works to reduce switching costs by effectively spotting cars that can be fully unloaded. Communicates with the railroad on emergencies and problem areas. Works to reduce rail car hold days.Manages railcars in yard and at the Belt and identifies opportunities to reduce demurrageSupports implementation of Supply Chain Initiatives including new products, product removals, and reformulationsResponsible for executing tank realignment plans to improve operations efficiency and customer fulfillmentIdentify continuous improvement opportunities and coordinate implementation with all departmentsAdhere to and ensure compliance with Controls Integrity Management System (CIMS), including compliance with Data Integrity Assurance FrameworkSupport the quality of our products through adherence to BPIMS/GPIMS, ISO
9001, IATF
16949 and other in scope quality policies and proceduresKey Scorecard Objectives (or KPIs)
Meet the following network established targets:- Line-Item Fulfillment target
- Order Fill Rate target
- Production to Plan goals both Dates/Quantities
- Safety Stock levels
Reduce rail demurrageImprove planning efficienciesMaintain controls integrityKey Competencies (Behaviors)
Effective CommunicationTeamwork / CollaborationDecisivenessProblem solvingAccuracy/Attention to detailInterpersonal FlexibilityTaking InitiativeConfidenceSkills and Knowledge, Experience and Business Accomplishments Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or relatedKnowledge and experience in Operations Integrity or Supply Chain or relatedKnowledge and experience in SAP Materials Management and Order to Cash functions desiredExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation skillsAdvanced skills in Microsoft Office Tools, including data validation and chartingSelf-starter with results and schedule orientationThe ability to lead and influence othersAbility to work effectively in a virtual, multi-cultural team environment- Top 3 skill sets/technologies required for qualification:
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork / Collaboration
- Decisiveness
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