Planning and Scheduling Analyst

Job Description

This position will provide critical support for the Planning & Scheduling functions across the Red Wing Shoe Company manufacturing plants. Support will include gathering data, analyzing trends, and reporting on key data and processes. This position will also assist in providing root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Provide analytical support to effectively manage inventory moving through the plant operations to effectively meet business demand, including KPI reporting.

• Establish measurements to capture effectiveness of processes, evaluate results and make recommendations for improvement, work with business partners to implement changes and evaluate change efficacy.
• Perform daily activities, transactions and analysis to ensure effective WIP inventory management.
• Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders by sharing reports, updates and analysis to aid decisions and optimize operational efficiency.
• Active engagement in driving a culture of continuous improvement within the planning and scheduling function as well as other stakeholder groups.

• Communicate and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
• Communicate status and relevant information to the appropriate groups to assist with planning & scheduling.

• Participate in cross-functional process improvement teams.

• Uphold Red Wing Shoe Company’s core values.

• Complete other duties as assigned from time to time by your manager.

• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, classes or programs.

• Conduct self according to RWSC policies / handbook.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, or related field and three to six years related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (production, scheduling or Supply Chain Management experience strongly preferred).

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing and footwear industry

• Ability to acquire and interpret data from multiple sources

• Excellent Listening, Verbal/Written Communication and Collaboration Skills

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong drive for results and superior execution skills (attention to detail)

• Excellent computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and PowerBI

• Prior Production Planning experience

• Previous LEAN manufacturing (TPS) experience

• Ability to work effectively in stressful situations.

• ASCM (formerly APICS) certification a plus

Additional Information

All offers are contingent on successfully passing acriminal background check and drug screen.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)