Production Scheduling & Inventory Control Planner

IDR, Inc.; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Award-winning employer

Job summary

IDR, Inc. is seeking a Production Scheduling & Inventory Control Planner to join a top client in Conyers, GA. This role coordinates production schedules, ensures inventory accuracy, and communicates across departments to keep operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in production planning and strong Excel, ERP/MRP experience, and a track record of maintaining real-time schedules and accurate inventories in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of production planning/scheduling and inventory control in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Excel skills including analysis, reporting, pivots, XLOOKUP, Power Query, and dashboards.
• ERP/MRP experience managing work orders, scheduling dates, and inventory transactions.
• Proven ability to own and adjust a rolling production schedule with real-time updates.
• Experience with cycle counting and variance follow-up to maintain inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Owns and manages the rolling production schedule, coordinating between departments to ensure timely material availability and work order accuracy.
• Drives inventory controls through cycle counting, variance analysis, and visibility into shortages, excesses, or obsolete stock.
• Collaborates with Customer Service, Procurement, Engineering, Production, Shipping, and Operations to optimize production flow.
• Maintains real-time schedule adjustments based on capacity, material constraints, and production needs.
• Tracks material availability and ensures ERP/MRP data integrity to support manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Production planning

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Cycle counting

Job description

IDR is seeking a Production Scheduling & Inventory Control Planner to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Conyers, GA. This role is vital within a manufacturing environment, serving as the central point for coordinating production schedules, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional communication to ensure seamless operations.

Position Overview for the Production Scheduling & Inventory Control Planner:

• Owns and manages the rolling production schedule, coordinating between departments to ensure timely material availability and work order accuracy.
• Drives inventory controls through cycle counting, variance analysis, and visibility into shortages, excesses, or obsolete stock.
• Collaborates with Customer Service, Procurement, Engineering, Production, Shipping, and Operations to optimize production flow.
• Maintains real-time schedule adjustments based on capacity, material constraints, and production needs.
• Tracks material availability and ensures ERP/MRP data integrity to support manufacturing efficiency.

Requirements for the Production Scheduling & Inventory Control Planner:

• 3–5+ years of production planning/scheduling and inventory control in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Excel skills including analysis, reporting, pivots, XLOOKUP, Power Query, and dashboards.
• ERP/MRP experience managing work orders, scheduling dates, and inventory transactions.
• Proven ability to own and adjust a rolling production schedule with real-time updates.
• Experience with cycle counting and variance follow-up to maintain inventory accuracy.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.