Strategic Production Scheduler

HireSource Solutions; Kirkman (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HireSource Solutions is seeking a production planning and scheduling professional to build and maintain schedules that meet customer demand. You will project raw material needs, coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations, and verify SAP transfers to maintain accurate inventories.

The role requires hands-on ERP/MRP experience, with SAP familiarity, and a strong understanding of material requirements planning to support multiple manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems including SAP or similar.
• Understanding of how MRP/ERP systems are structured and function.
• Experience with suppliers, freight and rail carriers, and purchasing teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain production schedules that meet customer demand and optimize capacity.
• Project raw material needs by reviewing production plans, on-hand inventory, past usage and demand shifts.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations to ensure materials are in place to support the schedule.
• Verify warehouse-to-warehouse transfers in SAP to keep inventory accurate and on time.
• Review SAP MRP data to determine raw material requirements.
• Run daily SAP reviews and track key metrics to spot shortages and resolve issues.
• Ensure shop floor has materials to hit production targets and ship dates.
• Create and manage production work orders through S&OP as needed.
• Confirm die cards and production paperwork are complete before manufacturing begins.
• Oversee production backlogs across sites and communicate schedule changes.
• Track production priorities and adjust schedules as needed when demand or constraints change.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in scheduling, inventory control, and planning efficiency.
• Keep planning data in SAP accurate and clean.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

Scheduling & planning

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

HireSource Solutions is seeking a production planning and scheduling professional to build and maintain schedules that meet customer demand. You will project raw material needs, coordinate with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations, and verify SAP transfers to maintain accurate inventories.

The role requires hands-on ERP/MRP experience, with SAP familiarity, and a strong understanding of material requirements planning to support multiple manufacturing sites.