Scheduler / Planner

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

The Supply Chain Scheduler/Planner is responsible for developing and managing the weekly site production schedule, optimizing run sequences, and aligning plans with service, inventory, and capacity requirements. This role collaborates closely with Operations, Planning, and Procurement to ensure timely execution of production activities and supports continuous improvement of scheduling processes and stability. 

• Develop, publish, and maintain the weekly production schedule for the site. 
• Optimize production sequences to minimize changeovers and maximize throughput. 
• Adjust schedules in response to demand fluctuations, RM availability, and operational constraints. 
• Collaborate daily with Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Transportation, and Buyers to resolve schedule risks. 
• Provide visibility to future bottlenecks or resource constraints and propose mitigation plans. 
• Report schedule performance metrics including plan adherence, service impact, and schedule stability. 
• Contribute to planning SOP development, scheduling standards, and run‑rule enhancements. 
• Support CI initiatives that improve operational flow, inventory health, and customer service. 

Employee Engagement 

• Be active in employee engagement initiatives. 
• Exhibit behaviors consistient with S-Ws Create Your Possible and S-Ws Culture of Belonging. 

Safety and Wellness 

• Support safety initiatives. 
• Adhere to all safety policies while working on-site. 
• Participate in required safety training and promote a safety culture with all employees. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required: 

• A bachelor’s degree or 4+ years supply chain scheduling/buying experience 
• 2–5 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, operations, or supply chain roles. 
• Experience managing weekly production schedules in a manufacturing environment. 
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail. 
• Strong problem-solving and root‑cause analysis skills. 
• Must be at least 18 years of age 
• Must have the legal right to work in this country without sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status

Preferred: 

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field 
• Familiarity with manufacturing, materials management, and production environments. 
• Practical experience with scheduling tools, ERP/MRP systems 
• Basic understanding of production processes, raw materials, and inventory flow.
• Prior work experience using ERP software such as Oracle Cloud, SAP, etc 
• Ability to interpret capacity, demand, and material availability data to adjust plans. 

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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