What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Scheduler position at Bunge?
A Day in the Life:
The Production Scheduler is responsible for creating the short term, daily production schedule. He/she will use advanced computer skills and planning programs (SAP, PDB databases, etc.) to develop the daily production plan that satisfies customer service demand. The Scheduler will work closely with production, purchasing, planning, QC, logistics and customer service to keep them informed of plans and changes to these plans that impact business regarding daily operations and customer service. The Scheduler's goal is to provide the best customer service possible while achieving optimal utilization of equipment, personnel and inventory. This position is the tactical portion of the scheduling department and must work with direct alignment of the Production Planner and Inventory Analyst position, supporting and cross training for coverage where appropriate.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Promote safety by driving a zero incident culture ensuring the safety of all employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Be an effective safety leader engaging in Bunge safety discussions and initiatives.
- Develop daily production schedules.
- Analyze daily schedules for exceptions and resolve issues generating conflicts in the process flow, tank storage and out bound streams (Bulk trucks, bulk rail and packaged goods).
- Execute the planning strategies to maintain optimum stock levels and customer service.
- Support evaluation and monitoring of master data for planning systems (safety stock, re-order points, MTO/MTS class, etc.)
- Working knowledge of the weekly, long term inventory model for management review & decision making.
- Compliance to targets for finished goods inventory, days on hand, tank turns, etc..
- Deliver conformance to schedule goals, engage effort to identify gaps, analyze non-conformances, identify root causes and implement corrective actions
- Act as an intermediary between production, logistics, sales and the customer. - able to make decisions under pressure
- Production Scheduler is responsible for Food Safety and Quality - Follow company Quality Systems and implement Food Safety in the production and transportation of products to the customer.
- Maintain measures of standard performance (inventory turns, changeovers, schedule changes, etc.)
- Additional duties as assigned.
Skills/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree preferred or commensurate work experience
- BS degree and 0- 3 years' of relevant experience or equivalent experience.
- Production planning and distribution experience
- Experience with edible food products; oils and fats
- SAP experience, Database management, mrp/drp supply chain background, Advanced computer skills, Food technology, Just In Time ( JIT), Make-to-order/Make-to-stock
- Able to review and understand the progress of all the production processes
- Good communication skills, written & oral , with all departments
- Team player and customer service oriented
- Must be able to work overtime, as required
At Bunge, people don't just come here to work, they come here to grow - solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse and talented team working to make us the most innovative and dynamic company in our industry.Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package and most importantly, in all we do we live our values:
- Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect
- Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient
- Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably
Benefits:
- Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
- Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
- Tuition Reimbursement - Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
- Time Off - Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience
- 0 - 9 years: 25 days
- 10 - 19 years: 30 days
- 20 years: 35 days
Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge's expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.
Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
