Scheduler, Supply Chain

Job Title

This Position will bridge the gap between strategic sourcing and project execution.

You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing complex procurement schedules to ensure that all materials, equipment, and services are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess a mastery of scheduling software (Primavera P6 and/or MS Project) and utilization of Lean Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste and streamline the supply chain lifecycle.

Location/Travel Information: This position is based at the LQF location with travel to off-site locations as required. This position requires the incumbent to hold a valid, unexpired driver license at all times in order to perform the essential functions of the job.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedule Development
• Critical Path Analysis
• Software Management
• Process Optimization
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Reporting
• Risk Mitigation

Essential Functions

• Create integrated procurement schedules (Level 3/4) that align with project execution plans, baseline operations, or maintenance schedules.
• Identify and monitor the procurement critical path, including long-lead items, to mitigate potential project delays.
• Update and maintain schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, ensuring data integrity and accurate forecasting.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to identify bottlenecks in the "Procure-to-Pay" cycle and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sourcing, and Logistics teams to validate lead times, shipping durations, and onsite required dates.
• Generate Earned Value Management (EVM) reports, S-curves, and variance analysis for executive leadership.
• Perform "What-If" scenario modeling to assess the impact of supply chain disruptions.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment and an operating warehouse environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This role occasionally uses various size forklifts. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing, walking throughout areas of the facility are required. This would require the ability to:

• Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift
• Ability to move throughout all areas of the facilities
• Ability to drive to other office and off-site locations as required
• Visual and audio acuity, corrected if necessary to perform job functions
• Ability to distinguish color to perform job functions

HSE Roles and Responsibilities

Support the policies, efforts, and programs of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System. Actively participate in the HSE Management System Policies. Ensure that HSE concerns are given priority in all activities completed within their area of responsibility. Implement routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.