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Vanguard Furniture

Conover, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Communication Skills, Computer Mouse Hardware, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Furniture, High School Diploma, IBM AS-400 Server, Keyboards, Leadership, Manual Dexterity, Manufacturing, Marketing, Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Online Communications, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, Outsourcing, Pivot Tables, Production Schedule, Quality Control, Resolve Customer Issues, Sales, Schedule Development, Time Management
LOCATION
Conover, NC
POSTED
4 days ago
Position Summary:

Support Scheduling Manager in the planning and coordination of Casegoods production schedules. The position requires communication with a variety of departments to assist in the completion of an order to include: Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Custom Quotes, Casegoods Outsource, Order Entry, Shipping, and Accounting. Candidate will be responsible but not limited to the following:

Position Responsibilities:
  • Leading daily Casegoods Production Meeting
  • Scheduling and monitoring of Vanguard and Outsource team production schedules
  • Monitor style validity and complete inventory reprocesses
  • Various reporting related to Casegoods Bucket Report, Market Orders and Sales Aids
  • Liaison between Marketing/Merchandising and Manufacturing for Casegoods Market Process
  • Monitor Casegoods scheduling emails and complete Casegoods Order changes
  • Performs other duties as required by supervisor
Essential Skills and Experience:
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational, communication, leadership skills.
  • Customer oriented service skills including needs assessment, evaluation, and resolution.
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and pivot tables.
  • Experience in AS400 preferred.
  • High School Diploma/GED required.
Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:
  • 2-Year associate's degree preferred.
  • Knowledgeable in furniture manufacturing.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
  • Lift / Carry: Lift up to 10 lbs. frequently; up to 35 pounds occasionally; more weight requires help or team lifting.
  • Reach / Handle: Frequently required to reach, handle various items.
  • Fingering or Manual Dexterity: Position requires frequent use of computer keyboard, mouse, screen and on-line communication.
  • Environment: Indoors, environmentally controlled.
  • Vision: Color determination for quality control and correct material selection.
  • Near Acuity: Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for precision.
  • Attention to Detail: Precise in following company guidelines for best cost solution to resolve customer issues.
  • Self-Control: Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
  • Stress Tolerance: Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
  • Time Pressure: Position requires sensitivity to meeting promises, deadlines and timing commitments.
  • Standing/Walking/Sitting: Must be able to sit 8+hours and required to walk/stand throughout shift.

About the Company

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Vanguard Furniture