Job ID: 497553

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.

Summary

Oldcastle APG is a rapidly growing division of the Nation’s largest heavy construction materials business, is seeking an individual who is passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience by having the right products in the right place at the right time. The role works closely with Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Customer Service, and Sales organization to understand capacity requirements and build a comprehensive network level production plan for business.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary point of contact for Planning and Scheduling for the Manufacturing of incoming & active orders
• Collaborates with Plant Schedulers in network to build individual schedules for each individual plant to optimize production
• Ownership and maintenance of Capacity Tools needed to maintain operation efficiencies and standardize planning practices across the network
• Compares current orders with available inventory to expedite production and utilization of available stock; Issues and maintains work orders where required
• Leads scheduling of production based on product mix and provides accurate customer commitment dates based on cell level capacities and targeted customer lead times
• Works with plant level schedulers to plan production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing and assembly of products
• Determines promise dates based on customer requirements and the ability of manufacturing to achieve daily production levels; Prioritizing production operations to ensure maximum production performance and minimum production delays
• Monitor execution of individual plants through retrieval, input, and utilization of data from management reporting systems such as Lawson M3 Cloud, Tableau, and Microsoft Suite
• Partner with Demand Planning to determine whether customer requirements can be fulfilled based on production capabilities, develop alternatives to satisfy customer requirements when necessary
• Investigates causes of significant discrepancies of finished goods inventory to prevent reoccurrence, limit over-runs
• Identifies potential slow moving finished good inventory for review and disposition
• Maintains adequate inventories to support operations while minimizing inventory investments

Knowledge / Skills

• Proven working experience in capacity planning that allows business to effectively deliver to customer’s expectations
• Proven track record of managing a large number of SKUs in a complex manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to develop plans and effectively communicating recommendations
• Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
• Familiarity working in ERP systems; Lawson M3 Cloud and Tableau Reporting
• Data mining and analytical skills with an above average proficiency in MS Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education / Experience

• BS degree required. Concentration in supply chain, operations management, engineering or business-related field highly preferred
• 3 year’s experience in a planning or similar role. Advanced degree in related field accepted in lieu of experience
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and Lean tools, Lean Six Sigma knowledge preferred
• Highly skilled in Excel and other Microsoft applications
• Previous experience working with and ERP/MRP system
• APICS and CPIM certification is a plus

Desired Characteristics

• Innovative spirit and analytical mindset to work cross-functionally in developing new ideas
• Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment to achieve desired results
• Problem-solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done right
• Highly organized with exceptional follow-through, attention to detail, and consistent follow-up practices
• Able to easily shift priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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