Production Scheduler - Inventory & Planning (Onsite)

Komatsu; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Komatsu in Peoria, IL is seeking a Production Scheduler to plan and process 2,500–5,000 production orders annually across multiple departments. The role supports on-time assembly and shipping, monitors schedules and inventory, and expedites material as needed to meet production and sales deadlines.

The position involves coordinating with supervisors, managing reports, and ensuring accurate BOMs and material distribution. A strong focus on timely execution and communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent.
• Five years’ experience in production control, inventory control or operating systems.
• Ability to express job demands verbally and in written or electronic communications clearly to supervision, peers and operating personnel.
• Must be capable of operating personal computer.
• Moderate knowledge or better of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel is desirable.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must be able to meet operational deadlines during times of stress and peak activity.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute picking schedule to generate outbound advice for stores picking activity in support of in-house manufactured supply orders and in-house sales orders for the PDC or Direct Shipments to distributors.
• Use Shortage Reports and At Risk Reports to expedite materials to meet production order start dates and Sales Order shipment dates.
• Monitor and maintain production and inventory status reports; report conditions threatening the plan to supervision and provide material availability dates to Parts Department or internal customers.
• Monitor and maintain system parameters and policies related to assigned items, their BOMs and the material distribution.
• From Defect Notices, arrange for item replacement or repair items as required.
• Provide replacement of items missing, lost or incorrectly picked for assembly or production operations.
• Participate in new employee orientation and training.
• Perform other clerical tasks as required and/or assigned by supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Komatsu in Peoria, IL is seeking a Production Scheduler to plan and process 2,500–5,000 production orders annually across multiple departments. The role supports on-time assembly and shipping, monitors schedules and inventory, and expedites material as needed to meet production and sales deadlines.

The position involves coordinating with supervisors, managing reports, and ensuring accurate BOMs and material distribution. A strong focus on timely execution and communication is essential.