Inbound Scheduler

Job Description:

Mars Snacking- Inbound Scheduler- Hackettstown, NJ

• Pay Rate: Based on experience starting at $35.96+
• This site manufacturing chocolate and peanut M&Ms

Shift Schedule:

• Shift: 1st
• Schedule: Monday- Friday
• Hours: 7am- 3:30pm (flexible pending business needs)

Description of Role:

This position is responsible for the procurement of packaging materials for site production lines. The mission is to manage the inbound supply chain to provide an uninterrupted supply of materials to the site while effectively managing inventory levels and storage costs. The scheduler is responsible for ordering and ensuring material availability to support scheduled production, periodically reviewing safety stock levels and minimum order quantities for each material, and communicating necessary changes to Commercial buyers.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education
• 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing role and/or a 2-year technical degree
• Working knowledge of SAP
• High level of demonstrated computer end-user skills (e.g., Excel and Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Inbound material scheduling experience

What will be my key responsibilities?

• Procure packaging materials to meet daily operational requirements for the site.
• Provide an uninterrupted supply of materials to the plant.
• Optimize the inbound logistics process flow for packaging materials.
• Assess and communicate risks associated with schedule changes or vendor issues.
• Provide materials for approved line trials, as requested.
• Work to shorten pipelines/lead times and improve communication processes with vendors.
• Identify opportunities to improve data flow activities within SAP.
• Report material quality and vendor service issues to buyers and document them in the database.
• Utilize lean techniques to drive improvements in inventory turns.
• Communicate with national office buyers and collaborate with them to drive change with vendors.

Total Rewards

• Starting Pay: Based on experience starting at $35.96/hour+
• Annual Bonus and Merit Increases
• Benefits Starting Day One:
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Up to 6% 401(k) match
  • Vacation time
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • 18 weeks parental leave

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 33.85 - USD 46.54