Production Scheduler / Inventory Control Supervisor

Position Summary

The Production Scheduler / Inventory Control role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring daily production schedules while maintaining accurate inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods. This position ensures that customer orders are met on time, production resources are optimized, and inventory accuracy supports operational efficiency. The role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills who can work cross-functionally with production, purchasing, and logistics teams.

Key Responsibilities

Production Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and adjust daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on demand forecasts, open orders, and capacity.
• Collaborate with production supervisors to align labor and machine availability with scheduling priorities.
• Monitor schedule adherence and proactively adjust for changes in demand, material availability, or machine downtime.
• Communicate schedule changes promptly to relevant stakeholders.
  
  

Inventory Control

• Maintain accurate inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to support uninterrupted production.
• Perform regular cycle counts, root cause analysis for variances, and corrective actions to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate with purchasing on replenishment requirements, lead times, and supplier performance.
• Oversee material movements, transfers, and consumption reporting to ensure timely and accurate system entries.
  
  

Data & Reporting

• Generate and analyze production and inventory reports to identify trends, constraints, and opportunities for improvement.
• Track key metrics such as schedule attainment, inventory accuracy, lead times, and on-time delivery.
• Provide visibility to leadership on material shortages, capacity constraints, and order fulfillment risks.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve scheduling accuracy, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization.
• Implement best practices for production planning and inventory management in alignment with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Support audits by providing accurate documentation and records for scheduling and inventory processes.
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1–5 years of experience in production scheduling, inventory control, or supply chain management (manufacturing environment strongly preferred).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems required (Katana, NetSuite, SAP, or similar).
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets (advanced formulas, reporting, dashboards).
• Ability to balance competing priorities and adapt to changing demands.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 requirements and documentation practices is a plus.
  
  

Performance Indicators

• On-time production schedule adherence (%)
• Inventory accuracy rate (%)
• Reduction in material shortages and downtime due to scheduling
• Timely communication of schedule and inventory status to stakeholders
  
  

Work Environment

• Office and manufacturing floor setting with regular interaction across production, procurement, and logistics.
• May require occasional extended hours to meet production deadlines.
• Time will be split between the production floor—where exposure to machinery, noise, and standard factory conditions is expected—and office-based tasks at a computer workstation.
• Must be comfortable with extended periods of sitting at a desk as well as standing/walking within the factory.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when on the production floor.
• May require occasional extended hours to meet production deadlines.