Strategic Production Scheduler & Inventory Planner

Air Distribution Limited; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Distribution Limited in Ponca City is seeking a Production Scheduler to translate the Master Production Schedule into executable daily and weekly production plans that support customer delivery commitments and inventory objectives.

This role collaborates with Manufacturing, Supplier Scheduling, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure materials are available and capacity is effectively managed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field; 1 year material management or scheduling experience.
• In lieu of a degree, an additional three years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing production schedules, managing inventory, and supporting capacity planning.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop weekly and daily production schedules based on the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to optimize inventory levels, maximize productivity, and support customer service objectives.
• Monitor and track schedule attainment, making adjustments as needed to maintain production performance and delivery commitments.
• Collaborate with the Materials and Production Manager to maintain capacity requirements plans that support production demands and operational capabilities.
• Manage daily production priorities and communicate scheduling changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure inventory accuracy, inventory days on hand (DOH), and replenishment strategies align with plant performance targets.
• Maintain safety stock, planning policies, increments and max order amounts within the ERP system to support material flow and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate the movement and scheduling of inventory across all outside processing locations.
• Support inventory forecasting and planning efforts to meet production requirements while minimizing excess inventory.
• Partner with Supplier Scheduling, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure materials are available when needed to support production schedules.
• Coordinate resolution of material shortages, supply constraints, and production issues that may impact customer commitments.
• Maintain strong working relationships and communication across departments.
• Facilitate collaboration between operational teams to drive schedule adherence and continuous improvement.
• Manage daily production support activities, including expediting materials, setting production priorities, and resolving supply issues.
• Support initiatives that improve operating efficiencies, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain performance.
• Contribute to achieving plant-level performance metrics related to on-time delivery, schedule attainment, inventory accuracy, and operational effectiveness.
• Operate within budget expectations and support the reduction of overhead and operating expenses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or a related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Air Distribution Limited in Ponca City is seeking a Production Scheduler to translate the Master Production Schedule into executable daily and weekly production plans that support customer delivery commitments and inventory objectives.

This role collaborates with Manufacturing, Supplier Scheduling, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure materials are available and capacity is effectively managed.