Production Scheduler

Growing company in Houston, TX has an exciting opportunity available for a Planner / Scheduler.About the CompanyWe are currently seeking a Scheduler/Planner who is an energetic, self-motivated, hands-on individual to join the Planning Department, based in Houston, Texas. This position will report to the Global Supply Chain Manager and works closely with other Plant Management teams in North America.About the RoleThis role involves preparing and maintaining the production schedule based on sales orders, forecast, and current inventories of finished and raw materials.ResponsibilitiesPrepares and maintains the production schedule based on sales orders, forecast, and current inventories of finished and raw materials.Reviews the production schedule with the operation groups and the corporate planner, in order to achieve optimal sequence and run sizes.Maintains inventories of finished product Safety Stock, reviews with sales, and updates Minimum Stock list as required.Monitors and acts on reorder points and economic order quantities, and plans projected raw materials needs/receipts based on three to one month rolling forecasts from Sales.Releases raw materials against existing purchase orders for North American plants and coordinates timely deliveries of raw materials from suppliers and contract carriers to meet schedules.Reviews control charts production schedule variations, identifies root cause of problems and recommends improvements in the raw material supply chain.Identifies and recommends cost reduction initiatives in the supply chain.QualificationsUniversity Degree in Supply Chain ManagementPrevious experience in Production Scheduling in a Manufacturing Polymers Environment.Professional designations such as APICS CPIM are highly desired.SAP Experience required.Required SkillsExcellent interpersonal skills.Multitasking and organizational skills.Ability to work under pressure.Good written and oral communication skills.Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.Ability to operate and navigate Microsoft Office software.Preferred SkillsProfessional designations such as APICS CPIM are highly desired.Pay range and compensation packageNot specified in the job description.Equal Opportunity StatementWe are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.