Scheduler

Avantor; Ankleshwar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Production Scheduler for our Panoli plant in India to balance demand, inventory and capacity across production, procurement and logistics. You will develop daily to monthly schedules, ensure material availability, and drive on-time delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong planning, MRP knowledge, SAP experience and proficiency in MS Excel, with 5–10 years in production scheduling or manufacturing operations in chemical/pharma

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing operations in chemical/pharma sectors.
• Strong understanding of production planning, capacity planning, inventory management, MRP and scheduling principles.
• Hands-on experience with SAP transactions (MRP runs) and proficiency in Excel/Word.
• Ability to analyze production and inventory data to support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly RM and PM production schedules aligned with demand, inventory, and capacity.
• Optimize plant and resource utilization while prioritizing production orders to meet delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with procurement and warehouse to ensure timely availability of materials and maintain optimum inventory levels.
• Monitor stock levels, track inventory movements, and schedule deliveries to support uninterrupted operations.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Procurement, Warehouse, Planning and Supply Chain teams for smooth execution.
• Communicate schedule updates and planning changes to stakeholders and participate in planning reviews and S&OP discussions.
• Prepare and share planning reports and monitor performance against plans during operational reviews.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve planning efficiency and capacity utilization.

Skills

Production scheduling

Capacity planning

MRP

Scheduling principles

SAP transactions

MS Excel

MS Word

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B. Sc./ M.Sc./B Com/BCA or any other equivalent discipline Graduate

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Manufacturing Operations team as a Production Scheduler, where you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless production planning and material availability across the Panoli plant. This position offers the opportunity to drive production efficiency, optimize resource utilization, and support on‑time delivery by coordinating closely with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams. You will directly contribute to operational excellence by balancing demand, inventory, and manufacturing capacity while supporting business growth and customer commitments.

What We Are Looking For

• B. Sc./ M.Sc./B Com/BCA or any other equivalent discipline Graduate.
• 5-10 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing operations within the chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of production planning, capacity planning, inventory management, material requirement planning (MRP), and scheduling principles.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP transactions, including MRP runs, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to analyze production and inventory data to support informed decision‑making.
• Strong communication, coordination, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in cross‑functional manufacturing environments with a focus on schedule adherence, material availability, inventory optimization, and on‑time delivery.

How You Will Thrive and Create an Impact

• Develop, monitor, and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly RM and PM production schedules aligned with business demand, inventory requirements, and manufacturing capacity.
• Optimize plant, equipment, and resource utilization while prioritizing production orders to meet delivery commitments and business objectives.
• Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure timely availability of raw and packaging materials and maintain optimum inventory levels.
• Monitor material stock levels, track inventory movements, and schedule deliveries to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Procurement, Warehouse, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth execution of production plans.
• Communicate schedule updates, production priorities, and planning changes to key stakeholders and participate in production review meetings and S&OP discussions.
• Prepare and share daily, weekly, and monthly planning reports, monitor production performance against plans, and provide updates during operational reviews and TDMs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing planning efficiency, reducing operational waste, improving schedule adherence, and maximizing capacity utilization.
• Contribute to long‑term capacity planning strategies while driving improvements in inventory management, material availability, production efficiency, and on‑time delivery performance.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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