Sr. Scheduler

The Opportunity:

In collaboration with purchasing and manufacturing, coordinate the delivery, assembly, and distribution of components and sub-assemblies to support production flow and adherence to Master Production Schedule (MPS).
Revise SAP in stock dates when required, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, customer service and production.
Provide estimated in stock dates based on component availability for make-to-order (MTO) manufactured items.

Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders and Bills of Material, to determine materials requirements or material priorities.
Identifies overdue material and communicates with purchasing to expedite.
Collaborates with Forecasting & Inventory Planning and Purchasing on root cause analysis of perpetually past due material shortages.
Assist in trouble shooting of inventory control issues as they pertain to component availability for production.

Performs other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)

2 year degree
1-2 years of similar supply-chain/logistics experience preferred
1-2 years SAP Experience
3-5 years QSS or WMS experience (preferred)
Warehouse equipment licenses (preferred)


KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

Ability to read a bill of materials and assembly pick sheet
Familiarity with warehouse and inventory management systems required
Accuracy and thoroughness required, with great attention to detail
Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures and policies
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Must possess strong interpersonal, oral and written communication
Skills in mathematics, personal computers (Excel) and spreadsheets are vital (pivot tables, vlookups, formulas)
Ability to work independently to prioritize multiple competing tasks


ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.

Although the associate performs clerical duties, while performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to an industrial warehouse environment. The associate may work near moving mechanical machinery and noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.

Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 75 lbs.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
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