Forecast Analyst & Production Scheduler

Overview

At Bemis Manufacturing Company, you’re not just joining a team—you’re becoming part of a family that’s been crafting innovation, quality, and tradition for over 120 years. Rooted in Sheboygan Falls, WI, we’re driven by a commitment to creating products that make a difference in everyday life while fostering an environment where our employees can thrive, grow, and achieve their personal and professional goals.

When you join Bemis, you’re stepping into a workplace where your ideas are valued, your contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless. We believe in empowering individuals to make meaningful impacts—on our products, our customers, and our community. Together, we’ll shape the future while honoring our legacy.

Are you ready to make your mark and build a career that truly matters? Join us at Bemis Manufacturing Company, where your passion meets purpose.

The Forecast Analyst / Production Scheduler will compare forecasted need for finished goods and work-in-process to North American capacity. The incumbent will plan and manage scheduling of available capacity to meet forecasted need and timelines.

• Manage the execution of product introductions, SKU conversions, and program changes as related to forecasting, planning, and scheduling.
• Participate on product inventory teams to meet customer demand by developing collaborative forecast with Marketing and Sales at Customer and SKU Level.
• Aim to achieve forecast accuracy objectives, using Gains.
• Develop and maintain functional relationships with customer personnel (includes occasional visits).
• Control inventory levels and movement of finished goods into their organization.
• Monitor global forecast requirements and conversions ensuring requirements are visible in all systems to meet customer requirements.
• Support the capacity planning process, working with production planners and operations to optimize corporate tooling, machinery, and departmental resources.
• Assist in capacity analysis and production requirements associated with Customer Product Mix changes.
• Identify potential constraints and possible solutions.

• Balance forecasted needs against available capacity to coordinate scheduling.
• Manage daily inventory transactions for manufacturing department (cycle counts, investigate discrepancies etc.)
• Manage tool planning and placement.
• Recommend tool modifications and additions as needed to meet BPG mission and objectives.
• Interface with other Demand Planning staff to support the goals and objectives of Demand Management (Quality of Service and Inventory etc.)
• Maintain and enhance Demand Planning systems used in the production planning process.
• Target, quantify, and execute cost reduction and/or cost avoidance initiatives within the department.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and Manufacturing to assure adequate manpower levels meet scheduling requirements.
• Manage work-in-process and finished goods inventories to support Demand Management Quality of Service and inventory turn objectives.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing and Procurement and Component Planning in the selection and installation of subcontractors.
• Monitor production levels to assure they meet expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• CPIM certification within 2 years.
• 0-3 years of experience.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Indoor office setting, controlled temperature.
• 40+ hours per week.
• Minimal lifting, up to 20lbs. Minimal bending and reaching.
• May be required to enter manufacturing operations where safety toe shoes, protective eye wear, and hearing protection is required.