Strategic Production Scheduler & Materials Buyer

CVG Sprague Devices, LLC; Michigan; Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CVG Sprague Devices, LLC is seeking a Production Scheduler & Plant Buyer in Michigan City, IN to coordinate daily and weekly production schedules and procure materials through ERP/MRP systems. This role aligns customer demand with supplier deliveries, inventory levels, and capacity to ensure on-time shipments and minimize disruptions.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, and Suppliers to maintain material flow, support plant performance, and proactively resolve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing purchasing, materials planning, production scheduling, or supply chain.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, or other high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand and plant capacity.
• Coordinate production priorities with operations leadership to ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials.
• Adjust schedules as needed to address material shortages, equipment downtime, and changing customer requirements.
• Communicate schedule updates and production priorities across the organization.
• Monitor schedule adherence and identify opportunities to improve production flow and throughput.
• Purchase raw materials, components, and packaging required to support manufacturing operations.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery, quality compliance, and cost effectiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance and work with cross-functional teams to resolve delivery and quality concerns.
• Maintain inventory levels that support production requirements while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Issue purchase orders and track supplier commitments to ensure material availability.
• Coordinate supplier schedules, expedite critical shipments, and resolve material shortages.
• Monitor inventory transactions and maintain data accuracy within ERP/MRP systems.
• Perform material planning based on customer demand and production forecasts.
• Identify and address inventory risks, including shortages, overstock, and slow-moving materials.
• Support cycle count activities and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Participate in root cause investigations related to inventory discrepancies and material availability issues.

Connaissances

Strong organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Effective communication

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Outils

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

CVG Sprague Devices, LLC is seeking a Production Scheduler & Plant Buyer in Michigan City, IN to coordinate daily and weekly production schedules and procure materials through ERP/MRP systems. This role aligns customer demand with supplier deliveries, inventory levels, and capacity to ensure on-time shipments and minimize disruptions.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, and Suppliers to maintain material flow, support plant performance, and proactively resolve