Supply Chain Scheduler

Clemens Food Group; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemens Food Group in Coldwater, MI is seeking a Supply Chain Scheduler to coordinate livestock deliveries and balance supplier needs with plant capacity. You will help ensure production targets are met and strengthen partnerships across departments.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, ownership of scheduling, and continuous process improvement within a large, family-owned food company.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence working with multiple stakeholders and navigating challenging conversations.
• A proactive, independent approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Comfort working with Excel and learning new scheduling systems.
• Ability to adapt quickly when priorities, supply conditions, or operational needs change.
• Strong communication skills and a relationship-focused mindset.
• Willingness to learn the complexities of livestock procurement and plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Own the schedule: Develop and manage daily and weekly livestock delivery schedules that support plant capacity, production targets, and business needs.
• Build trusted partnerships: Coordinate with livestock producers and internal stakeholders, balancing relationships with operational expectations.
• Solve problems proactively: Anticipate disruptions, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions that keep operations moving.
• Drive operational efficiency: Monitor delivery timing, scheduling accuracy, and plant flow to minimize delays and improve performance.
• Communicate with confidence: Keep stakeholders informed of schedule changes, potential risks, and emerging challenges.
• Continuously improve: Identify opportunities to strengthen scheduling processes, improve accuracy, and create sustainable solutions.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Adaptability

Tools

Excel

Scheduling systems

Job description

Coldwater, MI - This position works closely with plant operations and requires an onsite presence, including approximately 2–3 days per week in the plant following fully on-site training.

About The Company

For more than 125 years, Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: do the right thing. As a family-owned, fully integrated food company, we operate across the entire supply chain from raising livestock to delivering finished products. We combine tradition with innovation to produce quality food and build a culture where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed.

Job Description/Summary

Great scheduling is about more than managing a calendar. It's about keeping an entire operation moving.

At Clemens Food Group, we're looking for a Supply Chain Scheduler who thrives on solving problems, building relationships, and taking ownership of results.

In this highly visible role, you'll coordinate livestock deliveries from our producer partners to our Coldwater facility, balancing supplier needs with plant capacity and operational priorities. Your decisions directly influence production efficiency, supplier relationships, and our ability to deliver on business commitments.

You'll collaborate across Procurement, Operations, and other business teams while developing a deep understanding of how our supply chain works. If you're someone who enjoys connecting the dots, navigating challenges, and making a measurable impact, this is an opportunity to build your career.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Own the schedule: Develop and manage daily and weekly livestock delivery schedules that support plant capacity, production targets, and business needs.
• Build trusted partnerships: Coordinate with livestock producers and internal stakeholders, balancing relationships with operational expectations.
• Solve problems proactively: Anticipate disruptions, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions that keep operations moving.
• Drive operational efficiency: Monitor delivery timing, scheduling accuracy, and plant flow to minimize delays and improve performance.
• Communicate with confidence: Keep stakeholders informed of schedule changes, potential risks, and emerging challenges.
• Continuously improve: Identify opportunities to strengthen scheduling processes, improve accuracy, and create sustainable solutions.

Qualifications & Competencies

We're looking for someone who brings curiosity, accountability, and sound judgment to a fast-moving environment.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence working with multiple stakeholders and navigating challenging conversations.
• A proactive, independent approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Comfort working with Excel and learning new scheduling systems.
• Ability to adapt quickly when priorities, supply conditions, or operational needs change.
• Strong communication skills and a relationship-focused mindset.
• Willingness to learn the complexities of livestock procurement and plant operations.

Agricultural experience is helpful, but not required. We're equally interested in candidates with transferable experience in scheduling, supply chain coordination, operations, logistics, or related environments.

Agency Statement

Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.