Strategic Supply Chain Scheduler – Hopewell

Ashland Inc.; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland Inc. in Hopewell, VA is seeking a Supply Chain Production Scheduler to connect plant operations with S&OP, develop schedules for finished goods and sub-assemblies, and ensure material availability and cycle counting accuracy.

The role requires an Associate's degree and 3–5+ years in manufacturing, with scheduling or logistics experience, strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office; flexibility for end-of-month inventory activities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business or another technical field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience scheduling and/or logistics.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven experience with cycle counting and SOX controls.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software systems.
• Schedule flexibility beyond core hours to execute end-of-month inventory activities.

Responsibilities

• Connect plant operations with the S&OP process while maintaining a collaborative relationship with all stakeholders.
• Develop, manage, and amend production schedules for finished goods and sub-assemblies, ensuring alignment with demand, capacity, and business priorities.
• Ensure accuracy of material consumptions, adequate inventories of materials, and executing routine cycle counting and process order reconciliation.
• Effectively communicate with operations and site supporting functions, including corporate partners.
• Maintain proper inventory and production records to ensure SOX compliance.
• Advise leadership and supporting staff of any issues pertaining to assignment completion - adjust as required.
• Be an active participant in planning, production, and safety activities.
• Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety.

Skills

Scheduling

Logistics

Attention to detail

SOX controls

MS Office

Education

Associate's degree in business or technical field

BS or BA degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Infor

Job description

Ashland Inc. in Hopewell, VA is seeking a Supply Chain Production Scheduler to connect plant operations with S&OP, develop schedules for finished goods and sub-assemblies, and ensure material availability and cycle counting accuracy.

The role requires an Associate's degree and 3–5+ years in manufacturing, with scheduling or logistics experience, strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office; flexibility for end-of-month inventory activities.