Sr. Production Scheduler

The Bradford Exchange

Niles, IL

Impassioned…Emboldened…Infinitely Curious: The Bradford Group family of brands is a world leader in new product development. We have been selling joy for over 50 years! Our global organization consists of several business divisions ranging from jewelry, apparel, to collectible coins and so much more. We concept, create, design and market our creative products directly to our customers, and leverage licenses with the biggest names in entertainment and sports to bring unique and curated products to our customers across the globe.

We are seeking a Sr. Production Scheduler the will handle a variety of tasks including analyzing marketing forecast, based on other factors to address(expedite, FTC,) finished goods order quantities, scheduling of multiple product lines across multiple overseas decorators and product suppliers, international communications with foreign suppliers, and coordination of product shipments in support of customer service fulfillment expectations. The individual will also coordinate production schedules, issue purchase orders and purchase releases for finished product in support of the sales forecasts and the goals and the objectives of the organization. Additionally, will maintain records, reports, product and pricing structures, audit vendor invoices, and complete other production and logistics records and reports as needed. Facilitate and may supervise the work of other schedulers as needed, and attend the weekly Critical Products Meeting.

How you will contribute:

Analyze marketing forecast and schedule production for multiple decorators, products, factories, and finished goods suppliers in support of sales forecast information. (i.e.Foreign Music boxes, Ornaments, Jewelry, Enesco, etc.)
Communicate daily with International vendors
Coordinate product shipments to our distribution center in a timely fashion in support of given customer service expectations
Maintain accurate and reliable records and reports for scheduling and logistics activities
Maintain accurate and reliable production planning systems information. (i.e. maintains and updates system dates, product quantities, and other vital systems information.)
Create and maintain product structures within the corporate production scheduling and purchasing systems utilized by the company
Issue purchase orders and/or purchase releases in support of production schedules as needed
Audit vendor invoices, expedite product manufacture and shipments as needed
Supervise the work of others as needed; complete other projects or assignments as needed
Attend and facilitate meetings and coordinate production scheduling initiatives (i.e Critical Products Meetings, etc.)
Send out literature, film, back stamps, or other pertinent product information to decorators

What you will bring and skills that excite us:

5+ Years work experience, preferably in a Marketing or Purchasing environment
Bachelors degree in Business, Purchasing, or a related field
Strong organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Highly analytical with with goodattention to detail
Must be able to understand and demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience working with material requirements planning systems or other related computer software such as customer service, production, or product design software
Knowledge and ability to set-up product structures within an MRP system a plus.
Must be able to work with a minimum of direct supervision
Individual must be a self-starter and some supervisory experience considered a plus

Bradford at a glance:

Our scale:We have over 250 employees based out of our global headquarters right outside of Chicago, we have marketing operations in over 10 countries worldwide, and have over 32 million customers served.
Compensation and benefits:We offer a competitive compensation plan and great benefits, with some benefits starting from day 1!
We own the company:Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which allows you to not only derive the benefits of working as an employee at The Bradford Group, but also gain the benefits of being an owner.
Professional Development:There is always room to learn! We offer a Professional Development Program, a Mentor Program, and LinkedIn Learning to our teams as well as additional hands-on training and development. Our teams utilize a continuous performance management and development structure for feedback. We meet quarterly to focus on the future!
Our values:Honesty. Innovation. Respect. Teamwork. Giving back. These are just some of the core values that drive our team members. Our team strives to build a culture of continuous feedback where anyone can share and create our “next big idea,” among diverse and inclusive teams.
Flexibility and wellness:Whether it’s offering hybrid environment (onsite/remote) for our corporate staff, to a generous, front-loaded PTO and holiday package to all staff and corporate wellness initiatives such as an annual health fair and an onsite fitness center, we are committed to our team members well-being. New hires start with 16 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays per year.
Perks and more:We have a Business Casual Work Environment, Health and Dental Insurance, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Direct Deposit, Credit Union, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, and Toastmaster’s memberships, a Peer Recognition Program, Product Discounts and more!