Strategic Production Scheduler & Materials Buyer

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. in Michigan City, Indiana is seeking a Production Scheduler & Plant Buyer to coordinate production schedules and procure materials for manufacturing operations. You will align demand, supplier deliveries, and inventory to ensure on-time shipments while minimizing disruptions.

The role requires strong organization, analytical thinking, and proactive problem-solving to optimize material flow and production performance in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Customer Service, and Plant Leadership to support operational priorities.
• Communicate customer demand changes and material constraints affecting production.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on scheduling accuracy, inventory control, and supplier performance.
• Assist in resolving supply chain issues that impact production and customer deliveries.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning, purchasing, and material flow processes.
• Support key performance metrics related to on-time delivery, supplier performance, inventory turns, and inventory accuracy.
• Participate in plant meetings to communicate material status, supply chain risks, and recovery plans.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Excel

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Equivalent manufacturing experience

Tools

MRP/ERP software

Job description

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. in Michigan City, Indiana is seeking a Production Scheduler & Plant Buyer to coordinate production schedules and procure materials for manufacturing operations. You will align demand, supplier deliveries, and inventory to ensure on-time shipments while minimizing disruptions.

The role requires strong organization, analytical thinking, and proactive problem-solving to optimize material flow and production performance in a high-volume environment.