Manufacturing Scheduling Analyst

Alinabal, LLC; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alinabal, LLC in Milford, CT is seeking a production planning professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will build and maintain detailed production schedules aligned to customer orders, inventory positions, and capacity, while coordinating with purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics to ensure materials and resources are ready.

You’ll monitor plans for demand shifts, re-sequence work orders during delays, balance inventory to avoid overstock and stockouts, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in production planning, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong cross-functional communication with suppliers.
• Experience with ERP and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed production schedules aligned to orders, inventory, and capacity.
• Synchronize with purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics to ensure materials are ready.
• Continuously monitor and adjust plans for demand shifts or delays.
• Analyze capacity and resource utilization to boost throughput and reduce downtime.
• Partner with quality control to ensure standards are met and products meet specification.
• Track actuals versus plan and update schedules for progress or delays.
• Communicate with internal teams and suppliers to align production and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with supply chain management to keep inventory in balance (avoid overstock/stockouts).
• Troubleshoot and resolve scheduling or production issues as they arise.
• Drive continuous improvement to streamline processes and reduce cost.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

ERP systems

Demand forecasting

Analytical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Job description

• Analytical, data-driven problem solver.

A day in the life

You start the morning by reviewing fresh demand signals and current inventory, then translate them into a right-sized production schedule inside the ERP. A quick huddle with purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics confirms materials are on hand and resources are lined up. Midday, you spot a supplier delay—no problem: you re-sequence work orders, coordinate with quality control to safeguard specifications, and keep stakeholders informed. By afternoon, you're optimizing run sequences to reduce downtime, updating the plan to reflect real-time progress, and partnering with supply chain to balance inventory—avoiding both overstock and stockouts. You wrap up by logging improvements and ensuring your workspace stays clean and orderly for safety and efficiency.

What you'll own

• Build and maintain detailed production schedules aligned to customer orders, inventory positions, and capacity.
• Synchronize with purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics so materials and resources are ready when needed.
• Continuously monitor and adjust plans for shifts in demand or unexpected delays.
• Analyze capacity and resource utilization to boost throughput and cut downtime.
• Partner with quality control to confirm standards are met and products meet specification.
• Track actuals versus plan, updating schedules to reflect progress, changes, or delays.
• Communicate proactively with internal teams and external suppliers to align production and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with supply chain management to keep inventory in the sweet spot—preventing overstock and stockouts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve scheduling or production issues as they arise.
• Drive continuous improvement to streamline processes and reduce cost.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment to promote safety and efficiency.

What you bring

• Proven experience in production planning, manufacturing, or supply chain management.
• Outstanding organization and time management; able to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Clear communicator and strong collaborator across functions and with suppliers.
• Knowledge of inventory management, production scheduling, and demand forecasting.
• Proficiency with production planning tools, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Analytical, data-driven problem solver.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in plans and data.
• Comfort working independently and within a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Other details

• Work Environment: Office-based with regular interaction on the production floor and in warehouse areas.
• Physical Demands: Occasional walking, standing, and warehouse site visits.
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, with flexibility for extended hours as needed.
• Travel: Occasional trips for supplier visits, conferences, and inter-facility coordination.
• ADA Compliance: Alinabal is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employees who require accommodations or have work restrictions will be supported through an interactive process to ensure safe and effective performance of essential job functions.