capacity planner

UNITED STEEL INDUSTRIAL CO.

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 We are looking for a talented and skilled Production Planner - Rolling Mill/Steel Making Plant to join our multicultural and diverse team in Kuwait. You will be responsible to pptimize and evaluate production planning processes to ensure efficient SMP, Rolling Mills and Lime Plant Plan and scheduling are accurate, timely and aligned with Plant requirements. Forecast resource needs, coordinate with departments, and enforce compliance with planning standards to support smooth plant operations. Prepare and release timely department related Plan and report. Monitor daily, monthly and yearly production vs plan. Prepare raw material requirements and maintain inventory level .
 
 
 
 KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 
 
 
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 Optimize production planning systems, parameters, and sequencing logic to improve schedule accuracy, resource utilization, and throughput efficiency.
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 Analyze production constraints, bottlenecks, and capacity limitations, and recommend planning adjustments to minimize disruptions and idle time.
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 Evaluate plant capacity, raw material availability, maintenance plans, and customer order requirements to ensure feasibility of production plans.
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 Forecast manpower, material, and equipment requirements to support medium- and long-term production plans and ensure readiness of resources.
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 Perform scenario analysis to assess the impact of demand changes, supply constraints, or operational issues on production schedules.
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 Coordinate closely with Production, Logistics, Procurement, Sales, and Maintenance teams to align production schedules with operational priorities and delivery commitments.
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 Translate demand forecasts and customer requirements into executable weekly and monthly production plans.
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 Resolve planning conflicts related to capacity, material shortages, or delivery timelines through cross[1]functional coordination and escalation where required.
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 Support alignment between planning assumptions and actual shop-floor execution by monitoring adherence and adjusting plans accordingly.
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 Enforce adherence to approved planning standards, scheduling methodologies, reporting formats, and data accuracy requirements across the planning team. Production Planning &ndash; 9050 Disclaimer: The employee may be assigned tasks that do not deviate by more than 100% from their established scope of work. Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the employee may be required to undertake additional functions and tasks that correspond to, but are not limited to, the responsibilities outlined above.
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 Audit planning reports, KPIs, capacity models, and master data to validate reliability, completeness, and consistency.
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 Identify data gaps, deviations, or systemic issues and coordinate corrective actions with relevant departments.
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 Ensure planning activities comply with IMS documentation, internal controls, and approved procedures.
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 Perform SAP and ERP planning transactions accurately and in a timely manner to maintain current and reliable planning records.
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 Maintain production planning master data, routings, and capacity parameters in ERP/CMMS systems in coordination with system owners.
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 Generate and analyze planning reports, schedule adherence metrics, and capacity utilization dashboards to support management decision-making.
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 Provide structured planning inputs and analysis to support forecasting, budgeting, and operational reviews.
 
 
 
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 Qualifications, Experience &amp; Skills
 
 
 
 
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 Diploma or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Metallurgy or Production Engineering.
 
 
 
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 Bachelors: 7 years combined experience in production planning, operations planning, or manufacturing coordination in heavy industry. Minimum 4 years must be directly in production planning within steelmaking, rolling mills, or continuous process plants.
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 Diploma: 9 years combined experience in production planning, operations planning, or manufacturing coordination. Minimum 6 years must be directly in production planning within steelmaking, rolling mills, or heavy industrial environments.
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 Experience in steel plants, Rolling Mill, or other heavy process industries.
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 Prior experience in ERP/CMMS or production planning systems preferred.
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 Exposure to KPI tracking, energy monitoring, testing instruments, and automation systems.
 
 
 
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 JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS:
 
 
 
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 Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, capacity planning, constraints management and resource allocation.
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 Ability to lead small teams and authorize planning tasks.
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 Competence in auditing reports and diagnosing planning variances.
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 Ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams (Production, Logistics, Procurement, Sales).
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 Skilled in ERP systems, MS Excel, and planning software.
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 Strong communication, organizational, reporting skills, stress management, Problem solving, initiative and decision making.
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Production Planner - Rolling Mill/Steel Melting Plant

FUTURE PIPE INDUSTRIES

<div><div>About the Role

We are looking for a driven and analytical Planning Manager to join our team at Future Pipe Industries. In this cross-functional role, you will bridge Sales &amp; Marketing, Finance, and Operations to ensure optimal capacity utilisation across our manufacturing network spanning GCC, MENA, and Asia &mdash; delivering the best production outcomes for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Planning &amp; Production Allocation
<ul><li> Manage the allocation of forecasted projects to manufacturing units based on available capacity and customer requirements.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Develop business allocation rules per product line, factoring in manufacturing cost, logistics cost, lead time, and customer satisfaction.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Perform cost-benefit analysis of production scenarios including shift adjustments, resource changes, and network modifications.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Maintain weekly validation of enquiry status and ensure master schedules are always up to date.</li></ul>

S&amp;OP &amp; Scheduling Coordination
<ul><li> Lead S&amp;OP meetings with key stakeholders to finalise production releases, project prioritisation, and capacity allocation decisions.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Provide management with consolidated capacity utilisation reports and communicate meeting outcomes to local schedulers.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Oversee scheduling activities across 2 manufacturing units &mdash; ensuring machine outputs, backlogs, and constraints are properly reflected.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Monitor scheduler compliance with monthly production orders and advise corrective actions for any production delays.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Escalate additional capacity and special raw material requirements to the relevant stakeholders.</li></ul>

Project Planning &amp; Team Leadership
<ul><li> Maintain a consolidated master plan across all production lines and proactively identify and resolve critical scheduling issues.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Conduct regular alignment meetings with the Project team to adjust priorities and ensure on-time delivery commitments are met.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Lead, attract, develop, and retain a high-performing planning team; conduct annual appraisals and define clear KPIs aligned with FPI's strategic goals.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Identify key positions and ensure succession plans are in place for critical roles within the function.</li></ul></div> 

<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Skills</h4>
<div>Qualifications, Experience &amp; Skills
<ul><li> Bachelor's degree in a business or technical discipline; Master's / MBA preferred.</li></ul>
<ul><li> 5+ years of experience in production planning, logistics, or supply chain management with increasing levels of responsibility.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Hands-on experience with lifecycle planning from quotation to product delivery.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Background in discrete manufacturing environments.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Proficiency in planning software tools and strong analytical and logical thinking skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Excellent English communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across functions.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Multinational or international working experience is a strong advantage.</li></ul></div></div>

Planning Manager

Directive

<div>Directive Consulting is the leading B2B performance marketing agency that delivers real revenue&mdash;not just leads.
We use Customer Generation (a marketing methodology developed by us) to cut through the noise. Forget MQLs&mdash;we&rsquo;re here to drive pipeline, fuel SQLs, and scale brands that are serious about growth. From Paid Media and SEO to CRO, RevOps, and Go-To-Market Strategy, we build marketing engines that win in SaaS and across B2B industries.
We move fast. We think boldly. We are elite. We hire people who challenge the status quo and push campaigns past what&rsquo;s expected - sparking demand for bold, innovative brands. If you live for performance, love solving hard problems, and want your work to actually mean something, you&rsquo;ll fit right in.
But here&rsquo;s the fun part&mdash;we don&rsquo;t just deliver results; we&rsquo;re shaping the future of marketing. Ready to build something that breaks the mold? 
About The Role:
The Associate Director of Resourcing is a newly created, high-visibility role sitting at the intersection of sales, operations, people operations, and finance. This person will serve as Directive's central source of truth for resource data, capacity visibility, and staffing recommendations &mdash; providing P&amp;L owners, department heads, and the leadership team with the analysis and options they need to make confident, well-timed decisions.
The ideal candidate will take full ownership of the data, the model, the forward-looking view, and the credibility to make recommendations that leadership can trust and act on.
We are looking for a practitioner who has done this work before in a billable-hours, scope-based environment and who understands that influence without authority is a skill &mdash; one that requires both analytical rigor and strong stakeholder relationships. 
Roles and Responsibilities:
New Business Estimation &amp; Scoping<ul><li>
Monthly responsibility to update pricing estimator to account for latest salary inputs, markups and Fx rates</li><li>
Partner with Sales to estimate resource requirements for new business opportunities, upsells, and cross-sells</li><li>
Translate scope of work documents and sales proposals into staffing models, hour allocations, and team configurations</li><li>
Flag capacity conflicts or risks to the appropriate decision-makers before they become delivery problems</li></ul>
Resource Recommendations &amp; Identification<ul><li>
Maintain a real-time view of team capacity by role, division, and skill set across all three divisions</li><li>
Develop staffing recommendations for new and expanding engagements, presenting options and tradeoffs to team leads and department heads for final assignment decisions</li><li>
Identify coverage gaps and surface conflicts between incoming demand and available supply with enough lead time for leadership to act</li></ul>
Transition Support &amp; Workload Continuity<ul><li>
Model and present resource reallocation options for incoming clients, giving leadership a clear picture of staffing implications before new accounts go live</li><li>
Develop offboarding resource plans for departing clients, identifying how freed capacity can be redistributed and presenting recommendations to the appropriate team leads</li></ul>
Headcount Planning &amp; Recommendations<ul><li>
Build data-backed hiring recommendations &mdash; including timing, role type, and projected utilization impact &mdash; for review and approval by department heads and Finance</li><li>
Participate in headcount planning cycles as the resourcing data owner, providing the analytical foundation for final decisions made by leadership</li></ul>
Capacity Forecasting &amp; Planning<ul><li>
Own the capacity planning model, updated on a rolling basis, incorporating inputs from:<ul><li>
Active sales pipeline (stage-weighted)</li><li>
Harvest hours data (actuals vs. budgeted by client and role)</li><li>
Client goal achievement and retention signals</li><li>
Gross margin target vs. actual by engagement and division</li><li>
Client retention goals and renewal probability</li></ul></li><li>
Develop and maintain KPIs that connect resource recommendations to financial and retention outcomes</li><li>
Present capacity and utilization insights &mdash; along with clear options and a point of view &mdash; to Finance and division leadership on a regular cadence</li></ul>
Experience:<ul><li>
4&ndash;8+ years in a resource management, capacity planning, or workforce planning role</li><li>
Must have: Agency or complex professional services background &mdash; you understand billable hours, utilization targets, scope-based delivery, and the dynamics of a client-facing services business</li><li>
Direct experience managing resource planning through client transitions and employee-level workforce changes</li><li>
Familiarity with tools such as Harvest, or comparable platforms, and the judgment to evaluate and recommend the right fit for a growing agency</li></ul>
Skills &amp; Competencies<ul><li>
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills &mdash; you're comfortable in spreadsheets and can build a capacity model from scratch</li><li>
Effective at presenting options and recommendations to senior stakeholders &mdash; you know how to frame a decision, not just report data</li><li>
Comfortable operating as an influential advisor rather than a final decision-maker; you understand that your value is in the quality of your recommendations, not your authority over outcomes</li><li>
Operates with discretion &mdash; this role has visibility into sensitive information, including employee performance, compensation changes, terminations, and leave</li><li>
Systems thinker who can see the full picture across sales, delivery, finance, and people</li><li>
Calm under pressure with the ability to model scenarios quickly when unplanned transitions require fast decision support</li></ul>
Nice to Have<ul><li>
Experience in B2B, SaaS, or performance marketing agency environments</li><li>
Familiarity with Salesforce or a comparable CRM for pipeline integration</li><li>
Exposure to gross margin modeling at the engagement level</li></ul>
What We Offer
Compensation for this role includes a competitive base salary
Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family that fit your lifestyle
Including a 100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for your dependents
Benefits to Support the Whole Person:
Mental - Access to certified therapists through Spring Health, membership to Headspace
Physical - Gympass
Time Off - Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 - January 1), Paid Parental Leave
Financial - Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match
Bonus - Annual bonus based on tenure, which scales in total amount over time
Annual Anniversary Trip with peers and executive leadership for fun and entertainment!
Work Environment Requirements
As a remote-first company, you&rsquo;ll have the ability to work from anywhere in the US, with the option to enjoy our state-of-the-art offices in Irvine, California. For some positions, as posted, we will accommodate global opportunities where we have established businesses, including Canada, the UK, and Australia. For global locations, you must have established and current work authorization and permanently reside in that country.
This role has the opportunity to operate 100% virtually from your home office. We primarily collaborate with our colleagues through virtual meetings (Zoom), and Slack. In this role, you will be required to operate a laptop computer (PC or Mac available), computer software platforms, and other office productivity tools as necessary. Due to the nature of this role, you must be able to remain stationary for extended periods, must be able to observe and interpret written and/or verbal communication, must have reliable internet access, and a professional background.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you require reasonable accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, direct your inquiries to careers@directiveconsulting.com.
Additional Information
At Directive, one of our core values is People First. We&rsquo;re committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture in the digital landscape. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
#LI-DC1</div>

Associate Director of Resourcing (Remote US)

Sysco

<div>The Inventory Performance Manager is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing inventory health, customer service levels, and capacity planning. This role will work closely with field leadership to support local demand planning and act as the primary contact for inventory health. The position is responsible for providing strategic oversight, actionable insights, and key observations to ensure seamless inventory flow. Additionally, it will focus on aligning and executing necessary actions to optimize performance and enhance overall efficiency.
This role plays a critical part in improving and evolving overall supply chain efficiency through data-driven insights and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
This is a hybrid position, with approximately 25% travel required. An onsite presence in the local OpCo location (in Houston, Longview, or New Braunfels, Texas) is expected Monday, Thursday and Friday each week. Please note that the number of days onsite can increase based on business needs.
Duties &amp; Responsibilities:<ul><li>
1 Customer Service Level Management: 
<ul><li>Track and analyze overall service levels to ensure alignment with business goals.</li><li>Evaluate service levels by customer type to identify trends and improvement opportunities.</li><li>Conduct root cause analysis of service level issues by customer type and recommend corrective actions.</li><li>Review Red Alert Customer as requested, ensuring proactive communication and resolution of service concerns.</li></ul> 
2 Inventory Level Optimization: 
<ul><li>Monitor overall Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and drive improvement initiatives and achieve company goals.</li><li>Analyze DSO by category, identifying areas for improvement and cost reduction.</li><li>Conduct local inventory additive reviews, ensuring desired stock levels while balancing demand variability.</li></ul> 
3 Aged &amp; Obsolete Inventory Management: 
<ul><li>Track and report total aged &amp; obsolete (A&amp;O) inventory by category to minimize waste and excess costs.</li><li>Monitor and address inactive and slow-moving inventory through data-driven recommendations.</li><li>Oversee single-site sourced items, ensuring effective inventory turnover and mitigating risks of obsolescence.</li></ul> 
4 Capacity Planning &amp; Review: 
<ul><li>Develop and manage reserve capacity plans by temperature zone, ensuring proper storage allocation.</li><li>Act as the Capacity Response Captain, coordinating responses to capacity constraints and planning for fluctuations in demand and the point of contact for the PO Prioritization process</li></ul> 
5 Demand Planning: 
<ul><li>Business matter expert advising on demand planning, forecasting and helping create data-informed decisions</li><li>Track forecast accuracy to identify significant trends and deviations</li><li>Implement and effectively communicate necessary local demand planning changes.</li><li>Support local seasonal planning by analyzing historical data, regional trends, and external factors that impact shifts in demand and align inventory strategies accordingly.</li></ul>
6 Monthly Reporting &amp; Collaboration: 
<ul><li>Provide regular updates on inventory performance metrics in monthly meetings.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including field merchandising, field operations, and sales to enhance supply chain efficiency.</li><li>Present data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership for continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul></li></ul> 
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field preferred</li><li>
3+ years of experience in inventory management, demand planning, or supply chain analytics.</li></ul>
Skills:<ul><li>
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.</li><li>
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, data visualization, and/or data analytic tools.</li><li>
Experience working with inventory planning systems and forecasting methodologies.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul></div>

Inventory Performance Manager

Spheros Germany GmbH

<div>Spheros is a global technology company and market leader in the development and production of innovative solutions for heating systems, air conditioning and refrigeration technology, as well as intelligent regulation and control systems. We are a partner of the international commercial vehicle industry. Our teams operate worldwide in eleven countries at 12 locations, where they develop and produce cutting-edge technology actively shaping the future of urban mobility. An open and constructive working atmosphere and the opportunity to contribute ideas characterize us as a employer.
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For our site in Esenyurt, Istanbul we are looking for you as Production Planning Enginee r
These challenges await you:
<ul><li>Develop and manage short- and long-term production and capacity plans to ensure optimal utilization of resources and alignment with business demand.
</li><li>Coordinate production planning activities across multiple product lines to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing operations .
</li><li>Analyse demand requirements and material availability to support accurate production scheduling and on-time order fulfilment .
</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure availability of components, subcontracted services, and finished goods .
</li><li>Monitor production performance and prepare regular reports on output, productivity, and operational efficiency to support decision-making.
</li><li>Identify and resolve potential bottlenecks or constraints in the production process to maintain smooth workflow and continuous operations .
</li><li>Adapt production plans in response to changing customer demands, supply conditions, and operational priorities .
</li><li>Ensure accurate system data and support the integrity of planning and inventory processes within ERP systems.
</li><li>Act as a key liaison between production, supply chain, and planning functions to ensure alignment and effective communication .
</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing planning accuracy, operational efficiency, and overall supply chain performance.
</li></ul>You inspire with us that:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering , or a related field
</li><li>Proven experience in production planning, manufacturing, or supply chain operations
</li><li>Strong knowledge of SAP (especially production planning and inventory modules)
</li><li>Experience with capacity planning and production scheduling
</li><li>Proficiency in data analysis and reporting (Excel or similar tools)
</li><li>Strong organizational and coordination skills
</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and respond to dynamic production demands
</li><li>Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
</li></ul>Great technologies are born from passion!
Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join Spheros and revolutionize the comfort and well-being of all passengers!
Would you like to find out more? &Ouml;zer Aydın , ozer.aydin@spheros.com
For data protection reasons, please submit your application documents exclusively online via the job portal our website www.spheros.com/ jobs
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Schedule:
Full time
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Employee Status:
Regular
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Job Posting Date:
2026-04-20
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Join us and be part of our team.
More information on Spheros: https://www.spheros.com/eu_en/Home</div>

Production Planning Engineer

SWEGON

<div>Swegon North America is a market leading supplier in the field of indoor environment solutions, offering superior products for ventilation, heating, cooling and climate optimization. We are part of the Swegon Group, a global leader in the HVAC industry. Swegon is at the forefront of innovation, connected services and expert technical support. Swegon's values of Customer Empathy, Trust, and Commitment go beyond technology. These values are the pillars upon which we build every interaction, solution, and partnership.
At Swegon, we believe that people who feel good inside don't just perform better - they thrive. This is a great time to join our growing company where excellence meets innovation in every climate solution we deliver. Join us on our mission to redefine excellence in the HVAC industry.
Why Swegon is an Employer of Choice:<ul><li>
Competitive salary and commission structure</li><li>
Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>
401K</li><li>
Supportive and collaborative team atmosphere</li><li>
Lucrative employee referral program</li><li>
Fully remote opportunity</li><li>
Vibrant corporate culture</li><li>
We passionately celebrate our team success and individual achievements</li><li>
Strong Commitment to Sustainability: Join us in making a positive impact on the planet</li><li>
The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative company shaping the future of indoor climate solutions</li></ul>
Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 USD the actual salary the successful candidate is offered will be dependent on several factors related to the specified position.
Vacancy status: this is an open vacancy within Swegon North America that is based in Murfreesboro, TN
Position Summary:
The Production Scheduler&rsquo;s mission is to build and execute a reliable, capacity‑balanced production schedule for Nashville&rsquo;s custom fabrication operations &mdash; optimizing material and resource availability, work with plant management team for effective workflow&mdash;to consistently achieve on time delivery, inventory targets, and efficiency targets.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Develop and manage the master production schedule based on customer demand, material availability, and capacity</li><li>
Handle shifting customer needs and schedules</li><li>
Evaluate incoming and forecasted orders to identify constraints, risks, and required actions to maintain schedule adherence</li><li>
Perform risk assessments and provide recommendations to internal plant management team</li><li>
Strong collaboration with Production, Supply Chain, Design Engineering, Project Management, Logistics, and other departments</li><li>
Analyze current and upcoming orders to evaluate capacity and identify constraints and risks to on-time delivery, make recommendations for improvement, and provide periodic schedule Risk Reviews.</li><li>
Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and processes that support inventory forecasting, material control, and scheduling.</li><li>
Lead or participate in production and design review meetings and other company meetings as required</li><li>
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes.</li><li>
Additional responsibilities as needed to support the operations and production team.</li><li>
Authority to make decisions related to production scheduling and inventory management.</li></ul>
Skill Requirements:<ul><li>
5+ years in &ldquo;made to order&rdquo; custom fabrication environment with production planning and scheduling experience, along with complementary supply chain/materials/procurement management experience in a manufacturing environment</li><li>
Strong organizational and analytical skills to effectively plan, schedule, and monitor production activities</li><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and production planning software</li><li>
Additionally, strong familiarity ERP systems is crucial for this role (ideally Infor M3), and the candidate should be willing to learn and adapt to this system
</li></ul>Qualifications/Education:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operational Engineering, or related field</li><li>
Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or similar</li><li>
Proficiency in production planning software and tools, with a strong knowledge of ERP systems, specifically Infor M3.</li><li>
Experience with BOM structure and product knowledge is also essential.</li><li>
Training in Lean Manufacturing tools or Six Sigma methodologies is desirable.</li><li>
This will require the incumbent to be in the office Monday to Thursday and may work remotely on Friday&rsquo;s</li></ul> 
Want to work with skilled people at the top of their game and play a part in developing state-of-the-art solutions? Picture yourself at Swegon North America, a workplace that celebrates diversity, encourages collaboration, and listens to your ideas. Join us and discover how work can be both fulfilling and fun.
Apply now to be a part of our dynamic team.
At Swegon North America we prioritize and value equity, diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace culture where everyone is welcome.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Swegon North America offers reasonable accommodations for prospective candidates and employees with different abilities. Accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Department at 416-291-7371.</div>

Production Scheduler

Apple

Imagine what you could accomplish at Apple. In an environment where innovation and operational excellence thrive, we&rsquo;re seeking a strategic thinker to elevate capacity planning and supply chain intelligence for the AMR Logistics Operations team. If you are passionate about turning complex data into actionable insights and shaping global logistics performance, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. 
 
Description 
 
In this role, you will own capacity decisions across AMR distribution centers and transportation networks, using forecasting, scenario modeling, and operational analysis to improve service, cost, and throughput performance. 
 
The Central Logistics Analyst leads end-to-end capacity planning across AMR distribution centers and carrier networks, ensuring the right workforce, space, and transportation capacity are in place to meet demand. This role owns headcount modeling, volume forecasting, and transportation alignment to balance service, cost, and operational efficiency. In partnership with internal teams and external partners, you will evaluate BAU and NPI demand signals, analyze trends, and translate forecasts into actionable capacity plans. Using advanced analytics, you will develop robust forecasting models, scenario plans, and interactive dashboards to anticipate constraints and drive proactive decision-making. 
 
This role is also responsible for improving planning quality and speed through automation, process simplification, and standardized cadences. You will identify supply chain bottlenecks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate capacity outlooks, risks, and business impact clearly to senior leadership. 
 
Success in this role requires strong analytical judgment, structured problem-solving, and the ability to turn complex data into clear operational decisions in a dynamic environment. 
 
What You&rsquo;ll Solve: 
 
Capacity gaps caused by demand volatility, labor constraints, or carrier performance variation 
 
BAU and NPI planning conflicts that create bottlenecks across DC and transportation operations 
 
Tradeoff decisions between service levels, throughput, and transportation cost 
 
Forecast bias or weak demand signals that drive late escalations 
 
Variability across sites, partners, or processes that reduces network efficiency 
 
Manual workflows that slow decision-making and reduce consistency 
 
What Success Looks Like (6-12 Months): 
 
Built a scalable cadence for BAU and NPI capacity reviews across DC and transportation partners 
 
Improved forecast and scenario planning quality, reducing reactive escalations and last-minute capacity gaps 
 
Identified top network constraints and implemented measurable mitigation plans 
 
Standardized capacity dashboards and leading indicators used by operations and leadership for decision-making 
 
Reduced manual efforts through automation and process improvements 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
 
Planning for both BAU and NPI demand in a dynamic supply chain environment. 
 
Collaboration with 3PL partners, carriers, and internal stakeholders to optimize network performance. 
 
Automation, process improvement, and continuous improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent). 
 
Influencing and driving strategic change in a fast-paced, matrix-ed organization. 
 
Comfortable diving deep into complex datasets to drive actionable decisions. 
 
Resilient and adaptable, thriving in ambiguity and high-pressure environments. 
 
Leadership presence to inspire teams, foster collaboration, and deliver measurable impact. 
 
Masters/MBA preferred 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Finance, or related field 
 
5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, capacity planning, logistics operations, or a related analytical role in a high-volume, complex network 
 
Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous operational problems, build analytical models, and translate outputs into decisions 
 
Strong experience in headcount modeling, volume forecasting, production/capacity planning, and transportation alignment 
 
Experience building forecasting models, scenario analyses, and dashboards that support proactive decision-making 
 
Fluency with analytical tools such as SQL, Python or R, and BI platforms (Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent) 
 
Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to present assumptions, scenarios, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional partners 
 
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Central Planning Analyst - AMR Logistics Operations

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