Production Scheduler

Sun Chemical; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) + match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical is seeking a Production Scheduler in Indiana to plan and coordinate production schedules, materials, and shipping to meet customer demand. You will work with Production, Logistics, and Customer Service to maintain accurate system data and smooth operations.

The role requires 3+ years in inventory planning or production scheduling, strong Excel and SAP skills, and meticulous attention to detail. A high school diploma is required, with an associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred.
• 3+ years relevant experience in inventory planning and control or production scheduling.
• Ability to solve problems related to production delays, material shortages, inventory discrepancies, shipping concerns and data accuracy.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; SAP helpful
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production plans and finite schedules balancing production, quality and capacity.
• Manage MRP, inventory activities, coordinate shipments and align resources to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments on orders and shipment statuses and provide planning assistance.
• Enter SAP transactions for physical inventory, scheduling, production outputs and shipments; manage bills of lading.
• Lead physical inventory process and investigations into discrepancies.

Skills

Inventory planning

Production scheduling

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Organization
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

About The Organization
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
Job Summary
The Production Scheduler is responsible for planning and coordinating production schedules, material requirements, inventory control, and shipping activities to ensure customer demand is met efficiently. The role works closely with Production, Logistics, Customer Service, and other plant departments to support daily operations and maintain accurate system data.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and implement production plans and finite schedules for the site by coordinating balance between production and quality requirements and capacity.
• Utilizing developed production schedules, manage MRP and inventory activities, coordinate shipments and align resources to meet customer requirements while maximizing operational efficiency.
• Liaison between site and internal customer service department regarding all questions and concerns pertaining to orders, updates to production and shipping statuses. Manage all site communication as needed regarding production fulfillment of orders and to proactively provide information and planning assistance to fulfill customer requests.
• Determine daily shipping priorities, direct shipping and receiving operators in loading proper shipments and prepare necessary paperwork (ex. Bill of Lading, Packing Sheets,) along with entering necessary transactions in SAP. This includes tanker shipments.
• Manage communication and monitor logistics for all shipments leaving the site, including tanker shipments which are scheduled directly with trucking companies. Determine who and when shipments will be sent and interact with 3rd party logistic services related to customer delivery issues.
• Lead physical inventory process for site including scheduling and directing internal teams for associated tasks and leading investigations into any inventory discrepancies.
• Process all administrative transactions within SAP pertaining to physical inventory, scheduling, production outputs and shipments.
• Investigate any SAP discrepancies based on cycle counts and correct as needed.
• Manage and process all paperwork with internal customer service department regarding returned products or containers.
• Interact continuously with all aspects of plant operations including production, logistics, customer service, laboratories, maintenance, etc.
• Clerical responsibilities such as filing, incoming phone calls, and other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associates Degree preferred
• 3+ years relevant experience in inventory planning and control or production scheduling.
• Ability to solve problem issues related to production delays, material shortages, inventory discrepancies, shipping concerns, customer delivery challenges and system data accuracy.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; proficiency in SAP helpful
• Strong attention to detail and track record of achieving results with accuracy and precision
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, in order to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Independent judgement to identify problems, implement solutions and minimize disruptions to plant operations and customer service. The role will operate with limited supervision and need to be able to identify when there are processes to follow and if there is only partial or conflicting data, be able to use judgement to determine appropriate steps and understand when to elevate to management.
• Flexible and adaptable to change as business conditions change

BenefitsWe offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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