Overview
Production Scheduler (Belle Mead, NJ, US, 08844)
We are Reckitt
Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.
Supply
Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.
About the role
Drive the heartbeat of our factory floor! As a Production Scheduler, you'll be the strategic link between commercial demand and operational execution—transforming forecasts into finely tuned production schedules that keep our lines humming. With precision and foresight, you'll manage master data and optimize planning systems to ensure every schedule is not just achievable, but exceptional.
Your responsibilities
- Ensure ERP system (JDE, RR, PlanetTogether etc) Master data is up to date and effective for the site.
- Update ERP system based on any changes during manufacturing or sales changes at Logistics Centers
- Responsible to plan Frozen window and planning horizon of 13 weeks
- Create line schedules and share with operations teams.
- Ensure any adjustments needed in frozen or non-frozen horizon are done and reflected in the system in conjunction with the business KPIs (Inventory, Service ETC)
- Share DRP and Adjust DRP as needed based on the sales data shared.
- Work in collaboration with the Material Planner to ensure production plans are met.
- Collaborate with Material Planner to help drive down inventory and obsolescence at the plant.
- Follow up on attainment and work closely with Operations to deliver the planned schedules.
- Weekly review attainment and code cuts on behalf of the Factory and share with stakeholders.
- Be a central leading figure in problem solving through effective root cause analysis and corrective actions for Planning related issues in the department.
- Help Identify, communicate, collaborate and drive implementation of strategic action plans to meet company performance objectives with all relevant stakeholders at the Plant and Business
- Work Closely with Project managers and associated team for PIPO (Phase in Phase out) of any NPD/EPD.
- Collaborate in creating scenarios where the business can improve deliverable KPIs (Service, OEE, Inventory etc)
- Be the subject matter expert within the plant on Scheduling software and ERP used.
This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.
The experience we're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; an equivalent combination of education, experience and training may substitute.
- 3+ years relevant work experience required, preferably in a FMCG manufacturing environment.
- 1+ years of experience supporting ERP systems (preferably Kinaxis Rapid Response, PlanetTogether, JDE and SAP).
- Understand the product lifecycle at a FMCG (Fast moving consumer goods) production facility.
- Understanding of planning / ERP systems and analytics tools (SAP, JDE, Kinaxis preferred)
- Experience in MS Office applications
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient presentation development and delivery skills
- Technical writing capability
- Ability to work independently for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work as a team.
- Ability to develop and provide training on various systems being used for planning.
- Strong Problem-Solving abilities.
- Ability to provide on-call support in case of emergent issues.
The skills for success
Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business Acumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Management.
What we offer
With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.
Salary Range
USD $82,000.00 – $122,000.00
Hiring Range: 82,000 – 102,000
Pay Transparency
The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve.If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
Equality
We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
