What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply chain position at H.B. Fuller?
As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE : FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day.
Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.
Production Scheduler
Frankfort, IL (hybrid)
1st shift, Monday-Friday 8a-4 : 30p
Position Overview
Facility Scheduler / MRP Planner reports to the Master Planner of the associated technology and is responsible for scheduling production through all phases of the process and for supporting procurement requirements.
Proactively manages inventory to ensure the plant is supplied with optimal inventory levels of raw materials
Ensure all production requirements are converted into released process orders in the ERP system in a timely and accurate manner
Responsible for monitoring production requirements and communicating with appropriate departments to ensure availability of on-hand supply
Coordinating with the Master Planner to ensure products are manufactured based on priorities and in the most efficient manner and sequence and on the appropriate lines
Manage work-in-process inventory levels to the most efficient level (rework and heel)
Work with the S&OP Master Planner to meet or exceed assigned facility (s) KPI’s in particular with respect to schedule attainment, inventory profile and SIFOT
Effective management of business processes with discipline, speed, execution, and accountability to continually improve the material requirements planning process
Works closely with the sourcing team and master planner, to ensure constant and consistent material flow through the manufacturing process
Planner proactively analyzes and recommends inventory replenishment strategies, inventory policies, and safety stock strategies based on market demands and business goals.
Primary Responsibilities
Plan, create, and maintain manufacturing schedules for the assigned production facility to maximize machine time and labor hours in accordance with pre-set inventory targets and MRP strategies
Work closely with the Master Planner to set inventory targets and schedule production in compliance with established MRP strategies and annual budgets
Implement lean manufacturing strategies to optimize work-in-process inventory
Resolve issues as they arise, escalating where necessary to the Master Planner or Production Manager to achieve a quick and satisfactory solution.
Coordination with Master Planner and other production sites across the global production network to optimize the end-to-end supply chain for all materials
Use MRP to manage inventory levels of raw materials and packaging consistent with sourcing and operational guidelines and financial targets.
Incumbent works with the master planner and applies decision-making to determine the appropriate balance of raw materials considering shelf-life, contracts, inventory targets, warehouse / carrier costs, and other vendor requirements
Interpreting historical data as well as outlook / future forecasts
Manage bulk deliveries into the plant to ensure continuous supply taking into account tank capacity constraints
Creation of purchase orders (POs) in alignment with system parameters and result of analysis
Create POs in SAP (direct and indirect spend), Ariba for some indirect spend
Create POs for inbound finished goods produced at other H.B. Fuller facilities
Maintain accurate inbound delivery dates in SAP to ensure production schedule can best be managed around possible late deliveries by suppliers and escalate where necessary
File QNs (Quality Notifications) for raw materials not meeting requirements set forth by HB Fuller
Ensure timely resolution of invoice discrepancies to enable prompt payment to our supplier base
Take a lead role in using SAP to the fullest extent in support of planning activities
Ensure Inventory Turns / Inventory Cover achieves the target (to be defined by the master planner)
Work with sourcing and SIOP to ensure SMOB (slow moving / obsolete inventory) is kept at minimal levels (as set by the master planner)
Continuous Improvement ad-hoc project work to optimize the supply chain setup and network, including, but not limited to, inventory improvement (slow moving and obsolete), SIFOT improvement, network optimization, product wheel optimization etc.
Perform customer order review with shipping department and customer service to resolve issues involving order and schedule changes
Perform expediting duties as necessary
Proactively follow through with supplier expedites and communicate as required
Facilitate strong communication with production personnel and remain aware of all the production trials, maintenance schedules, inventory requirements, and production restrictions
Remain informed of necessary raw material and packaging demands required to sustain continuous production
Lead daily and weekly production meetings with plant personnel
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or 2 years related experience in scheduling and / or procurement
3 years’ experience in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong crisis management skills and ability to develop alternate solutions and carry through
Ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure
Strong analytic and planning skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with and influence others from different functional areas
Strong attention to detail. Decisions directly impact customer satisfaction and sales revenue
Work with minimum supervision
Preferred Requirements
APICS CPIM certification
Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is $68K / year and up based on experience.
In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.
Last updated : 2024-06-26
Salary : $68,000
