Onsite Production Scheduler - ERP/MRP Planning

Aston Carter; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

PTO

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Production Scheduler in Tualatin, OR to develop and maintain detailed production schedules, aligning customer demand with material availability and capacity. The role collaborates with Production, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Inventory, and Operations to ensure on-time delivery.

This on-site contract-to-hire position requires strong ERP/MRP experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, MS Dynamics, Epicor) and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• 23 years of production scheduling, production planning, or related experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, or similar platforms.
• Practical knowledge of production scheduling, production planning, supply chain, inventory management, and material requirements planning.
• Experience managing work orders, production control, logistics coordination, and schedule planning in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple schedules and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and adapt quickly within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Inventory, and Operations teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain accurate data and documentation within ERP/MRP and related planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, material availability, and production capacity.
• Monitor work orders and production progress to identify scheduling conflicts, material shortages, or potential delays, and take proactive steps to resolve them.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Inventory teams to ensure required materials and components are available when needed.
• Utilize an ERP/MRP system to manage work orders, production schedules, inventory requirements, and material planning activities.
• Communicate schedule changes, production priorities, and potential delivery risks clearly and promptly to key stakeholders.
• Review inventory levels and material requirements regularly to help prevent production interruptions and minimize stockouts.
• Track production performance against scheduled completion dates and assist with identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date production planning and scheduling data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on production flow, scheduling accuracy, and on-time delivery performance.
• Collaborate with logistics and production control teams to align scheduling activities with shipping timelines and overall operational goals.
• Participate in cycle counts and related inventory control activities to support reliable planning and scheduling.

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP/MRP systems

Production planning

Inventory management

Excel

Cross-functional collab

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Epicor

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Production Scheduler in Tualatin, OR to develop and maintain detailed production schedules, aligning customer demand with material availability and capacity. The role collaborates with Production, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Inventory, and Operations to ensure on-time delivery.

This on-site contract-to-hire position requires strong ERP/MRP experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, MS Dynamics, Epicor) and proficiency in Excel.