SCHEDULER I - 1st Shift

McCormick & Company, Incorporated, a global leader in flavor, is seeking a Scheduler I - 1st shift. This individual will work at the Zatarain's located in Gretna, LA.　

With more than $5 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. We create differentiating flavors consumers prefer with unmatched quality, science, innovation and service. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.  McCormick makes every moment and meal better™

As a company recognized for exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays and vacations.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Materials Manager, the incumbent plans and schedules in process and finished goods materials. 

This position is responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels to meet service strategies and acts as a representative for the Materials Management team for other departments/functions within McCormick.  The Scheduler troubleshoots master data issues and works with Supply Planning to balance inventory with customer service and Plant cost.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively identifies complex problems/trending issues and drive resolution through root cause analysis. 
• Identify and present capacity resolutions/options to Supply Planning to balance service strategies, plant cost and inventory strategies. 
• Work collaboratively with Supply Planning to re-evaluate customer forecasts and consumption/reduction issues that may impact customer service and inventory levels 
• Works with purchasing to coordinate material availability, maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet service objectives, while managing rework, safety stocks, inventory turns.
• Involve and work collectively with Buyers, QA, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Customer Service and Supply Planning to provide updates related to production scheduling, stay informed of potential problems and identify solutions to resolve using root cause analysis or other problem solving methods.
• Plans and schedules in-process and finished goods on resources to meet demand, and shares accountability for Production Reliability of the production lines.
• Attend daily Production Meetings and participate on project based teams.
• Troubleshoot master data issues within and between McCormick facilities, make data change recommendations and test data change scenarios in QC3. 
• Represent the Materials Management function internally and inter-divisionally to include SAP upgrades and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Manage master data to support business practices.  Initiate and submit the following reports: MMDCRS, NPC, Cancel / Supersedes, and Change Notices, etc.  Run and interpret existing production reports in SAP/APO/BW. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to prepare detailed reports and analyze data. 
• Demonstrates professional communication skills written and verbal with all levels of employees both internally and externally.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment, and identify/resolve complex issues with little support or guidance
• Experience working collaboratively in a team-based environment
• Ability to exercise good judgment in high pressure, sensitive situations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of planning/scheduling experience chain using integrated MRP system. 
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or other related field

• SAP/APO experience, inventory management systems experience
• 3+ year’s administrative experience

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.