Strategic Production Scheduler: Global Supply Chain

Ircagroup; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Irca Group is seeking a Production Scheduler to coordinate supply chain tasks, monitor inventory, and plan production across multiple locations. The role focuses on ensuring timely delivery, optimizing material flow, and managing orders for co-manufacturing and offsite warehouses.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite. APICS certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• APICS certification preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production materials planning across multiple locations.
• Manage orders for co-manufacture and multiple warehouses.
• Coordinate material transfers between facilities and warehouses.
• Review material requirements for daily transfers.
• Create and manage purchase orders for offsite locations.
• Oversee freight management across warehouses with lead times and allergen considerations.
• Identify safety stock and new product introduction needs.
• Address aged, slow-moving, or obsolete inventory.
• Optimize production planning considering allergens, sanitization, and changeovers.
• Communicate updates to Customer Care and OCR daily or more often.
• Lead weekly scheduling reviews with production, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Provide analysis to meet or exceed plant service and KPI targets.
• Act as a backup for key supply chain roles and participate in daily meetings.
• Work with ERP and manufacturing software to manage material flow.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office apps.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; APICS certification preferred.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

APICS Certification preferred

Job description

Irca Group is seeking a Production Scheduler to coordinate supply chain tasks, monitor inventory, and plan production across multiple locations. The role focuses on ensuring timely delivery, optimizing material flow, and managing orders for co-manufacturing and offsite warehouses.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite. APICS certification is preferred but not required.