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As Production Scheduler within Building Construction Products (BCP), you will own, develop and manage a production scheduling process that maximizes efficiency and optimizes resources while ensuring that all customer needs are met in a timely and cost-conscious manner. You are responsible for key supply chain performance indicators across velocity and order-to-delivery.
What you will do:
1. Develop a production plan for critical review for Product Managers, Materials, Factory Managers, and Marketing subsidiaries to accommodate customer demand, practical production capabilities, and business objectives.
2. Capture and analyze data from numerous sources (e.g. Monthly Business Reviews, Demand reviews, production capacity) defining and presenting scenarios for discussion as part of the S&OP Cycle.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve product-related issues and incorporate customer and business requirements.
4. Own and drive production schedules, understand the workflow of production workers, and the impact of inventory levels, capacity constraints, machine breakdowns, product quality, etc. to ensure operational excellence.
5. Manage the order board status and provide leadership, training, and coaching to the Demand and Order Analyst.
6. Lead and provide subject matter expertise to support project teams working with Supply Chain Performance and Planning groups at facilities.
What You Can Demonstrate:
1. Excellent communications and influencing skills at all levels of the organization.
2. Data-driven, able to analyze processes and policies while identifying problems and reporting solutions accordingly.
3. Able to maintain a strong internal network that promotes informal collaboration.
4. Knowledge of issues, opportunities, and challenges for conducting business in the international marketplace.
5. Understanding of market economic conditions and their impact on the wider business.
6. Tactical and Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years), and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
What You May Have:
1. College or university degree related to Supply Chain, or equivalent experience, is highly desirable.
2. CIPS, APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification.
What You Will Get:
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on the skills they have by working with a variety of different functional areas, allowing them to develop their understanding of the wider business requirements.
Job Title: Production Scheduler
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell, up to 10% Bonus, Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%, Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans.
Travel: Not required
Closing Date: 22nd November
Job Reference: R0000281100
Flexible working arrangements can be made in line with business needs.
First Stage Interviews wc 2nd December and on-site face-to-face interviews wc 9th December
About Caterpillar:
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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