Production Scheduler
Core
Planning, scheduling, and coordinating manufacturing activities to support efficient execution of production plans.
Role type
Production Scheduler
Builds
Production work orders and daily/weekly schedules
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
ERP systems, production scheduling, material planning, capacity planning, inventory management, Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS), data analysis, problem-solving
Preferred skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, SAP, SKU sequencing, manufacturing changeovers, machine capacity planning, workforce capacity planning, overtime planning, continuous improvement
Technologies
ERP, Oracle E-Business Suite, SAP, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Create, release, and maintain production work orders within the ERP system; Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, and capacity; Validate production schedules against material, labor, machine, and resource availability; Monitor production progress and adjust plans for changing priorities or constraints; Identify material shortages, capacity constraints, and bottlenecks to develop recovery plans; Optimize work order sequencing to reduce changeovers and improve efficiency; Analyze delayed orders and support corrective actions; Maintain accurate planning parameters and master data; Monitor short-term and long-term capacity requirements; Support inventory optimization by balancing production, materials, and demand.
