Material Scheduler

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With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

Weekend Shift The Material Coordinator / Scheduler ensures that a comprehensive material plan is developed and executed to support production schedules, maintain inventory accuracy, and reflect current customer demand. Operating with mid-level autonomy, this role coordinates across production, purchasing, stores, and project management functions - owning day-to-day execution of SAP-based scheduling and inventory management while proactively communicating shortages, rework status, and order ship date impacts to keep the build schedule on track.

The Material Coordinator / Scheduler is responsible for developing and executing material plans that support production schedules, maintaining inventory accuracy, and coordinating across departments to ensure on-time build completion.

Production Scheduling & Planning

• Review, maintain, and provide comments to the Production Schedule from SAP
• Maintain the Production Schedule to reflect current customer demand and build priorities
• Review Schedule with Supervisor / Team Lead to develop Run Order for the Line
• Analyze, report, and correct production data including usage transactions, production process errors, and quantity transactions to support manufacturing efficiency
• Enter and validate production data using SAP; data corrections are reviewed and approved by supervisor prior to submission
• Maintain Tower Rework List / Schedule with Completion Dates to provide clear communication to the team on tower status
• Coordinate Tower Rework activities with Supervisor / Team Lead

Inventory & Materials Management

• Run Shortage report to identify purchased parts shortages
• Conduct daily audits of purchased part availability
• Communicate shortage information to Materials / Purchasing to expedite missing parts per the build schedule
• Correct inventory errors in SAP based on part availability; all corrections are subject to supervisor or finance designee review and approval prior to finalization
• Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts and track material flow through production

Shipping & Receiving

• Support Shipping and Receiving Activities to support on-time delivery and production needs

Line & Downtime Coordination

• Input Line Downs for missing or defective parts
• Maintain Line Down Open List and close line items upon resolution
• Communicate with the team on issues impacting order ship dates to ensure Project Managers have accurate information to provide customers

Team Leadership & Communication

• Direct Material Handler activity as required to maintain material flow
• Communicate with Supervisor / Team Lead on daily priorities and production issues
• Coordinate Tower Rework scheduling and communication across the team
• Establish priorities and provide direction to hourly associates as needed

Performance Measures

• On Time to Build Finish Date
• Assembly Downtime
• Schedule Accuracy
• Inventory Accuracy
• Attendance
• Performance of Activities and Tasks

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• 5-7 years of relevant work experience, or college degree in a related field with applicable experience
• Previous experience in a production environment required; production scheduling, planning, or control strongly preferred
• Experience working with inventory control software (ERP/SAP) required
• Strong communication skills and ability to establish priorities and direct hourly associates
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Skills & Competencies

• Business acumen with understanding of production operations and scheduling
• Business performance measurement and data-driven decision-making
• Strong analytical skills; ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in production and inventory data
• Effective communication - written and verbal - across departments and organizational levels
• Change agility and adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Networking and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Innovation and creative problem-solving mindset
• Computer proficiency, including advanced use of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read from computer screen and/or paper documents

Certifications

• Strong knowledge of SAP required; proficiency in transaction entry, scheduling, and inventory correction
• APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) highly recommended
• Experience implementing transactional technology such as bar coding is a plus

Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing environment and is exposed to moving mechanical parts, occasional fumes or airborne particles, and noise levels that require the use of earplugs. Workplace safety is a primary concern, and employees are expected to adhere to all safety policies and procedures. The role also involves time spent in a typical office environment. This role operates within SAP-based processes that are subject to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal controls, including inventory valuation and production data reporting. Employees in this role are expected to adhere to established control procedures and segregation of duties requirements.

• Occasional bending and stooping
• Keyboarding/typing
• Ability to read from a computer screen and/or paper documents
• Ability to verbally communicate
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Equal Opportunity / DEI Statement

SPX Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.