Strategic Production Scheduler (SAP ECC/APO)

Kerry; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company contribution

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

disability insurance

Accident insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and manage detailed production schedules across plants. This role partners with Supply Chain, Production, Warehousing, and Customer Service to align priorities, ensure on-time delivery, and optimize capacity utilization.

Responsibilities include maintaining SAP ECC and APO data, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement in planning accuracy and efficiency. Experience in manufacturing scheduling preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to understand job terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to plan ahead, maximize efficiency, solve problems, and support safe work practices.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Create, monitor, and adjust production & bulk/railcar schedules to support on-time, efficient production and customer delivery requirements.
• Coordinate production orders, capacity availability, material readiness, and customer demand requirements across assigned work centers.
• Partner with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Shipping/Receiving, Warehousing, and Transportation to resolve priorities and support customer needs.
• Monitor inventory levels for bulk/railcar materials, finished goods, and packaging to support production continuity.
• Analyze schedule deviations and implement plan adjustments to improve delivery performance.
• Maintain and update master data in SAP ECC and APO with high data quality.
• Support new product introductions and cross-functional coordination for successful execution.
• Lead annual silo fumigation planning and execution as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Prioritization

Communication

English proficiency

Problem solving

Customer-focused

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP ECC

APO

Job description

Kerry is seeking a Production Scheduler to develop and manage detailed production schedules across plants. This role partners with Supply Chain, Production, Warehousing, and Customer Service to align priorities, ensure on-time delivery, and optimize capacity utilization.

Responsibilities include maintaining SAP ECC and APO data, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement in planning accuracy and efficiency. Experience in manufacturing scheduling preferred.