Scheduling Coordinator

Vylor Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator for our Laurinburg/Maxton, NC site to manage production scheduling and inventory planning.

You’ll collaborate with on-site Lab Operators, Warehouse Inventory & Logistics, and the Site Leadership team daily, while coordinating with the Supply Chain teams in Johnston, IA, and other locations. This role requires a High School diploma or GED with emphasis on accuracy and safety, plus experience in manufacturing or logistics.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 1 year of manufacturing/agriculture/customer service/shipping/logistics experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Experience leading programs or processes is a plus.
• General agriculture knowledge and/or experience helps.
• Experience using SAP.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (5S, Continuous Improvement, Standardized Work).

Responsibilities

• Schedule production runs and maintain production plans for on-site operations.
• Coordinate with Customer Service, Supply Team, and Vendors using SAP and related systems.
• Plan ahead to ensure orders and services are delivered on time.
• Optimize inventory levels of materials and finished goods to meet production demand.
• Provide status updates to Sales Support and Supply Chain on order fulfillment.

Skills

Safety minded

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Overtime availability

Outlook/Office suite

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

SAP/R3

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting‑edge biotech, and next‑generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Scheduling Coordinator to join our company and support our Laurinburg/Maxton location. As a Scheduling Coordinator, you will be accountable for scheduling production runs, keeping production plans in front of the team, and the inventory of direct material needs at the site. You'll communicate with on-site Lab Operators, Warehouse Inventory & Logistics Coordinators, as well as the Site Leadership team on a day-to-day basis for location operational needs. You will also communicate daily with the Supply Chain team in Johnston, IA, as well as with teams at other locations and perform the duties of a Production Technician when needed.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

This role will be on-site at the Vylor location.

What You Will Do

• Utilize systems such as SAP/R3 as a fundamental basis of performing job
• Provide coordination with customer service, Supply Team, and vendors using systems
• Proactively plan to enable orders and services to be delivered on time
• Optimize inventory levels of raw materials, finished goods, and packaging while meeting production needs
• Supply information to Sales Support and the Supply Chain Team regarding status of all order fulfillment activities
• Work closely with production, field, maintenance, quality, and the Supply Chain Team to schedule and establish priorities of production POs
• Coordinate production runs with inter-company schedulers to optimize network efficiencies and meet network on-time dates for Clockwork, Adaptive, and In-season schedules
• Develop scheduling metrics and utilize problem solving tools to determine root cause of inefficiencies caused by scheduling
• Lead teams on safety and quality documentation and provide training as needed to ensure adherence
• Gather data for future aid in continuous improvement projects
• Complete and maintain records in accordance with the Vylor Records Retention Policy
• Various other duties as assigned

Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent and one year of manufacturing/agriculture/customer service/shipping/logistics experience

What Skills You Need

• Value the safety of yourself and your co-workers by eagerly participating in safe work practices, on-the-job safety, and work safety programs
• Ability to read and abide by quality plans and drive ownership with internal teams
• Motivated to work in a variety of operational areas
• Solutions focused; ability to identify opportunities and work towards implementing solutions
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime hours, including weekends and holidays, required during seasonal peaks to support production demand
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment

Physical Job Requirements

• Stand and sit for extended periods
• Work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• Perform work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting
• Exposure to dust and plant allergens including but not limited to corn, sunflower, cotton, and canola pollen and protein and sorghum as well as potential mold spores and/or chemicals in the course of your duties

Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
• 2-4 years of logistics, supply chain, production/operations, or other related planning and scheduling experience in lieu of formal education
• Experience leading programs or processes
• General agriculture knowledge and/or experience
• Experience using SAP
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, Continuous Improvement, and Standardized Work

Benefits – How We’ll Support You

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.