Production Scheduler & Plant Buyer

CVG Sprague Devices, LLC; Michigan; Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CVG Sprague Devices, LLC is seeking a Production Scheduler & Plant Buyer in Michigan City, IN to coordinate daily and weekly production schedules and procure materials through ERP/MRP systems. This role aligns customer demand with supplier deliveries, inventory levels, and capacity to ensure on-time shipments and minimize disruptions.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, and Suppliers to maintain material flow, support plant performance, and proactively resolve

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing purchasing, materials planning, production scheduling, or supply chain.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, or other high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand and plant capacity.
• Coordinate production priorities with operations leadership to ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials.
• Adjust schedules as needed to address material shortages, equipment downtime, and changing customer requirements.
• Communicate schedule updates and production priorities across the organization.
• Monitor schedule adherence and identify opportunities to improve production flow and throughput.
• Purchase raw materials, components, and packaging required to support manufacturing operations.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery, quality compliance, and cost effectiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance and work with cross-functional teams to resolve delivery and quality concerns.
• Maintain inventory levels that support production requirements while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Issue purchase orders and track supplier commitments to ensure material availability.
• Coordinate supplier schedules, expedite critical shipments, and resolve material shortages.
• Monitor inventory transactions and maintain data accuracy within ERP/MRP systems.
• Perform material planning based on customer demand and production forecasts.
• Identify and address inventory risks, including shortages, overstock, and slow-moving materials.
• Support cycle count activities and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Participate in root cause investigations related to inventory discrepancies and material availability issues.

Kenntnisse

Strong organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Effective communication

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Production Scheduler & Plant Buyer

Location: Michigan City, Indiana
Department: Operations / Supply Chain

Position Summary

The Production Scheduler & Plant Buyer is responsible for coordinating plant production schedules and procuring materials required to support manufacturing operations through ERP/MRP systems. This role plays a critical part in aligning customer demand, supplier deliveries, inventory levels, and production capacity to ensure on-time customer shipments while minimizing inventory exposure and operational disruptions.

This position works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, and Suppliers to maintain material flow, support plant performance, and execute reliable production schedules. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and capable of proactively identifying and resolving supply chain challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Production Scheduling

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand and plant capacity.
• Coordinate production priorities with operations leadership to ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials.
• Adjust schedules as needed to address material shortages, equipment downtime, and changing customer requirements.
• Communicate schedule updates and production priorities across the organization.
• Monitor schedule adherence and identify opportunities to improve production flow and throughput.

Procurement & Materials Management

• Purchase raw materials, components, and packaging required to support manufacturing operations.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery, quality compliance, and cost effectiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance and work with cross-functional teams to resolve delivery and quality concerns.
• Maintain inventory levels that support production requirements while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Issue purchase orders and track supplier commitments to ensure material availability.
• Coordinate supplier schedules, expedite critical shipments, and resolve material shortages.
• Monitor inventory transactions and maintain data accuracy within ERP/MRP systems.
• Perform material planning based on customer demand and production forecasts.
• Identify and address inventory risks, including shortages, overstock, and slow-moving materials.
• Support cycle count activities and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Participate in root cause investigations related to inventory discrepancies and material availability issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Production, Engineering, Customer Service, and Plant Leadership to support operational priorities.
• Communicate customer demand changes and material constraints affecting production.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on scheduling accuracy, inventory control, and supplier performance.
• Assist in resolving supply chain issues that impact production and customer deliveries.

Operational Excellence

• Identify opportunities to improve planning, purchasing, and material flow processes.
• Support key performance metrics related to on-time delivery, supplier performance, inventory turns, and inventory accuracy.
• Participate in plant meetings to communicate material status, supply chain risks, and recovery plans.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered.

Experience

• 3-7 years of experience in manufacturing purchasing, materials planning, production scheduling, or supply chain.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, or other high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.

Skills

• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are seeking a hands-on supply chain professional with experience balancing production schedules, material availability, supplier performance, and inventory management. The ideal candidate thrives in a manufacturing environment, takes ownership of challenges, and proactively develops solutions that support plant operations and customer satisfaction.

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.