Inventory Control/Production Planning Coordinator-Portland

Default•Portland, OR

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control & Production Planning Coordinator is a dual-purpose role responsible for maintaining accurate inventory control while also creating, managing, and communicating production schedules. This position serves as a key link between inventory, purchasing, sales, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure material availability, optimized production flow, and on-time delivery. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance transactional inventory work with forward-looking production planning.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
3+ years of experience in inventory control, production planning, or scheduling in a manufacturing environment; equivalent experience considered
Working knowledge of ERP systems for inventory and production scheduling (Epicor, Visual, or similar preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); strong Excel skills preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities and deadlines
Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate inventory records and controls across systems and physical counts
Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules aligned with demand and capacity
Ensure materials, labor, and equipment are aligned to meet production requirements
Provide timely and accurate inventory and production performance reports
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy, scheduling, and workflow
Perform and support daily inventory control transactions including adjustments, discrepancies, and vendor returns
Execute and support cycle count programs, including count selection, reconciliation, variance analysis, and justification
Plan, execute, and reconcile physical inventories between systems and physical counts
Prepare and distribute inventory reports including inventory valuation, raw material usage, and discrepancies
Support and enforce proper inventory control procedures across departments
Create, maintain, and adjust production schedules for the facility
Plan and slot work orders, establish capacities and lead times, and verify delivery dates
Develop master production schedules to meet customer demand, sales forecasts, and shipping commitments
Conduct capacity planning to determine manpower, equipment, and material requirements
Lead or participate in production planning and daily schedule update meetings
Communicate schedule changes and priorities to all affected departments
Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to optimize workflow
Work closely with sales, engineering, purchasing, inventory, and manufacturing teams
Prepare and present inventory and production status reports to leadership
Support ERP system transactions and continuous improvements (Epicor, Visual, or similar ERP systems)
Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned
Follow company policies, procedures, and safety rules at all times
Promote Astec’s core values and contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment