Scheduler/Planner

Job description

The Buyer/Scheduler supports integrated production and material planning by coordinating weekly schedules with raw material availability. This role ensures alignment between purchasing decisions, RM flow, production sequencing, and customer service expectations. The position works cross ‑ functionally to resolve daily plan/material conflicts and maintain a stable supply chain rhythm, while also performing key MRO activities such as acquiring essential materials and services.

Responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

AND TASKS : Build and manage weekly production schedules that incorporate RM availability and supply risks. Resolve material, capacity, and production conflicts within established site guardrails. Maintain integrated dashboards highlighting RM availability, schedule adherence, and service risks. Coordinate with Operations, Buyers, Analysts, and Transportation to support daily execution. Support CI activities that improve schedule stability, inbound RM flow, and inventory health.

Communicate daily schedule updates and material risks to key stakeholders. Employee Engagement Be active in employee engagement initiatives. Exhibit behaviors consistent 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. Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised.

The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships. This role is not remote/ hybrid and will report to Sherwin-Williams Birmingham Manufacturing Site located at 90 Carson Rd N, Birmingham, AL 35215 This position is also eligible for a bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required: A bachelor’s degree or 4+ years purchasing/scheduling experience 2+ years combined experience in planning, scheduling, purchasing, or supply chain. Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

• 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 Experience with scheduling tools, ERP/MRP systems Prior work experience using ERP software such as Oracle Cloud, SAP, etc.

M365 Office suite systems familiarity (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) Strong problem-solving and root-cause identification skills.