Manufacturing Scheduler / Analyst

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick.  See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview: 

As part of the Plant 4 Materials team, you will manage duties involved in analyzing, planning, coordinating and scheduling operations within the machining plant using Lean Manufacturing principles to ensure on-time deliveries. This role will also involve transactional functions to maintain inventory integrity, productivity performance, and component availability. The Scheduler / Analyst will apply advanced materials management concepts to ensure continual flow of material to meet changing customer demands and support the manufacturing business through supply chain activities and established/new processes. This position will communicate with all manufacturing areas to help facilitate a balance of materials while establishing priorities and giving operational direction to supervisors and plant management.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. 

Essential Functions:

• Analyze, coordinate and schedule the resources for various manufacturing areas
• Coordinate and ensure alignment of inventory planning, execution, and shipping of critical components used in the engine production and service distribution organizations
• Create daily and weekly production schedules accounting for asset capacity, resource assignments, inventory availability and demand priority
• Act as a lead point of contact for line balancing and material flow improvements
• Work with the operations team to determine manpower needs based off SIOP rates
• Align supply chain, sourcing, and packaging activities for new product builds
• Analyze inventory levels and modify planning as required to ensure service and production schedules are within established inventory policies
• Support inventory cycle counts, audits, and stock replenishment activities
• Manage Bill of Material (BOM) transitions, supersession maintenance
• Communicate and maintain continual feedback to internal and external customers and supply base, status of delivery data, supplier performance, part deployment, and inventory policies to relevant stakeholders
• Support interplant shipping process and allocation to distribution centers
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement opportunities
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI) such as plant past due metrics, inventory levels and turns, inventory adjustments, and cycle counts
• Define internal operational metrics such as backorders, schedule attainment and jobs past due

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:  

• BA/BS in Operations, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business or equivalent years of experience in materials management and/or supply chain management
• Ability to navigate and understand Power BI
• Technical and logical capability to solve problems
• Must be able to coordinate and manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Strong Cross Functional/Team Leadership and Communication Skills
• Good organization skills with strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in scheduling and shipping in a manufacturing job shop environment
• Familiar with MRP
• Proficient in MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Power BI
• CPIM/CPM Certification
• Knowledge in Lean Six Sigma methodology, Green Belt certification

Working Conditions:

• This position is primarily based in a manufacturing plant environment. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and move between office areas and manufacturing floor locations as needed.
• The employee will routinely use a computer, telephone, and other standard office equipment to analyze data, prepare reports, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• The employee will be required to walk through manufacturing areas to support material flow, scheduling coordination, inventory activities, or process improvement initiatives.
• The employee may be exposed to typical manufacturing environment conditions such as noise, moving equipment, or temperature variations when present on the plant floor. Appropriate safety guidelines must be followed during these activities.

The hiring range for this position is $54,300 to 75,400 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.  This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here. 

Why Brunswick: 

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge.  As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards! 

Mercury Marine

Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine® is the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury empowers boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. The company’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines, Mercury MerCruiser® sterndrive and inboard packages, Mercury propellers, Mercury inflatable boats, Mercury SmartCraft® electronics, Land 'N' Sea marine parts distribution and Mercury and Quicksilver® parts and oils. More information is available at MercuryMarine.com.

Next is Now!  

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

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