Master Scheduler

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Supervise and plan succession for the planning team.
• Responsible for developing and executing department budget and cost savings projects for $500,000,000+ in annual sales.
• Develop and manage master production schedules, ensuring optimal safety, quality, and productivity for our foundry and assembly operations. Responsible for clearly communicating production schedules and inventory changes to senior leadership and operations.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and systems to improve material control, reduce costs, and enhance processes.
• Establish materials forecast and maintain optimal inventory turns to eliminate past due. Review slow-moving goods to determine inactivate/work away/scrap slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
• Review and adjust safety stocks to maintain level of sales activity and meet budgetary requirements (both DO or DRP - Distribution Requirements Planning).
• Provide Agent support regarding sales orders and inventory.
• Liaison with all USA manufacturing and DC sites, as well as Tech support IMS, BOM drawings, North America inventory control and assembly.
• Collaborate with the Quality department and Distribution Centers to ensure quality products ship on time and that returns are properly tracked. Short shipment receiving, shipping control, correct and communicate discrepancies found in QAD.

EMPLOYEE CORE COMPETENCIES:

We are committed to attracting and managing the best talent globally. We seek to attract and promote employees who demonstrate an ability and willingness to:

• Clearly communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Organizational change management.
• Lean mindset with focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in business, related field, or equivalent experience.

MANAGEMENT:

• Planning Team

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
• Lean or Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• Ability to read, produce, analyze and interpret business, inventory, and sales reports.
• Proficient with Power BI, QAD, and SAP.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Works in an office environment.
• Ability to move throughout the warehouse and office areas.
• May have some exposure to the warehouse.
• Alternates between sitting, standing, and moving within the work area.
• Must be able to manipulate equipment used in performance of tasks.

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Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.