Chemical Production Planner/Scheduler

EmployHQ; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EmployHQ is seeking a Chemical Production Planner/Scheduler to ensure timely, efficient production of chemical products. You will rely on Microsoft Dynamics MRP to plan, schedule, track, and optimize production while supporting end‑to‑end supply chain visibility.

You will partner with Inventory, Procurement, Production, and Engineering to reduce bottlenecks, cut costs, and improve product quality, focusing on meeting customer deadlines and maintaining optimal inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 3–5 years direct experience in supply chain/production planning.
• 3+ years in chemical environment or 5+ years in chemical manufacturing setting.
• Experience collaborating across sales, customer service, procurement, and production.
• Strong grasp of chemical manufacturing processes, supply chain and inventory control.
• Proficiency with math concepts for planning and analysis.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and MS Dynamics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules in Microsoft Dynamics MRP for a 24‑month SIOP horizon.
• Adjust schedules based on demand, inventory, or disruptions to minimize downtime.
• Use planned production orders to firm and consolidate production.
• Monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory in Dynamics.
• Partner with Inventory and Procurement to maintain optimal stock and forecasts.
• Develop supply plans using lead times, batch sizes, and cycle times.
• Allocate resources (materials, equipment, labor) with production manager.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Scheduling & planning

Problem solving

Inventory concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, operations, logistics or similar/related field

Tools

MS Dynamics

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

As Chemical Production Planner/Scheduler, you will report directly to the Global Supply Chain Planner, ensuring the efficient and timely production of chemical products. Your responsibilities encompass a range of crucial functions that will utilize heavily on Microsoft Dynamics’ MRP system to plan, schedule, track and optimize production activities. Your responsibilities will support end-to-end production and supply chain visibility, contributing directly to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short- and long-term production schedules in Microsoft Dynamics MRP to drive the SIOP plan on a 24-month time horizon.
• Adjust schedules based on changes in demand, inventory levels or supply chain disruptions to ensure timely production with minimal downtime.
• Use planned production orders to firm and consolidate new production.
• Use Dynamics to actively monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
• Work directly with the Inventory Manager to ensure and maintain optimal inventory levels by analyzing sales, usage trends, and safety stock.
• Work directly with Procurement to ensure proper raw material supply and assist with providing forecasts to suppliers.
• Use planning parameters such as lead times, standard batch size and production cycle times to develop a supply plan that meets demand forecast and inventory targets.
• Leverage Dynamics to allocate production resources efficiently by assigning raw materials, equipment, resources and labor in coordination with the production manager to meet scheduling needs.
• Work directly with the Production Manager and Engineering team to seek opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality by reviewing MRP generated data to identify bottlenecks, delays and efficiency improvements in batch sizing and backend processing capabilities.
• Work with manufacturing to track and report schedule adherence, asset utilization and production delays that affect customer orders.
• Monitor raw material as well as purchased finished goods supply transactions using Dynamics PO tracking.
• Ensure timely raw material replenishment, proper lead times and monitor delivery dates directly within the system to eliminate production downtime.
• Evaluate incoming sales orders against current inventory plus planned production and planned transfer orders.
• Confirm or adjust ship dates based on system availability through ATP and communicate feasible timelines to Customer Success team.
• If orders have insufficient inventory to meet the original delivery date, work with the sales and customer service teams to provide updated delivery timelines, ensuring clear communication with customers regarding revised shipping schedules.
• Work closely with quality control teams to ensure products are released in a timely manner to support sales orders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, operations, logistics or similar/related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years direct experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years of related experience in a chemical environment is needed or 5+ years of hands-on experience in a chemical manufacturing facility, batch manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working cross-departmentally including but not limited to sales, customer service, procurement, and production.
• Strong understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and inventory control.
• Proficiency in mathematical concepts (algebra, statistics, geometry) as it applies to practical situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Proficient computer and MRP knowledge including but not limited to production scheduling, material planning, inventory health, and reporting functionalities.
• MS Dynamics strongly preferred.