Scheduling Director Jobs

JOB PURPOSE:

This position is responsible executing the supply plan with a standard approach to scheduling across Alphia’s manufacturing locations.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Lead the scheduling team consisting of several manufacturing locations across the USA.

· Responsible for leading, training and developing a team of scheduling professionals

· Process owner for standard scheduling process delivering “One Alphia” approach

· Owns the 4-8 week “schedule” horizon while proactively monitoring and challenging the supply plan

· Responsible for partnering with all site managers to align corporate objectives with plant specific capabilities, efficiency, and constraints.

· Responsible for implementing, reporting on, and driving continuous improvement in network wide schedule adherence.

· Manage and monitor new product launches in all facilities collaborating with cross-functional partners

· Responsible for maintaining all schedule rules, SOP’s capabilities matrices, change over matrices, etc.

· Provide feedback and recommendations to the S&OP process where run rules and supply strategies can be optimized.

· Proactively identify and mitigate potential service issues.

· Work cross functionally with the material planning teams to optimize run strategies for manufacturing locations

· Assume responsibility for own personal development and continuous learning.

· Keep abreast on new technology, methods and regulations related to responsibilities.

· Practice customer intimacy with internal and external customers in day to day responsibilities

· Additional responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

· Education: B.A./B.S. in finance, supply chain, economics or related field. MBA preferred5+ years of related experience in demand planning/supply chain; Experience with Demand Planning software systems

· APICS or IBF preferred

· Expertise in Production Scheduling and / or Supply Planning (in pet food industry or CPG preferred but optional)

· Understanding of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process

· Significant experience with multi-plant planning process, master data and analytics

· Advanced numerate, analytical, and critical thinking skills

· Versed with best-in-class scheduling tools, master data management and other useful platforms (Excel, “Best in Class” Supply Chain Planning Tools)

· Demonstrated competencies in initiative, planning, strategic thinking, problem solving, decision making, and delivering results

· Ability to manage and direct internal and external resources

· Ability to interact with internal customers at all levels and build rapport

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple priorities.

· Ability to analyze and communicate numerical data utilizing analysis and visualization capabilities

· Energetic, authentic, respectful, humble. Ability to develop a climate of enthusiasm, teamwork and cooperation among employees.

· Comfortable working in a collaborative manner with direct and indirect reports and other Alphia team members.

· Global mindset and cultural acuity