Production Scheduler & Materials Buyer

Stevens Industries Inc•Teutopolis, IL

About The Position

The Production Scheduler & Materials Buyer creates and maintains production schedules to meet customer demand while ensuring the timely purchase and availability of raw materials required for manufacturing. The role works closely with Production, Engineering, Sales, Quality, and Supply Chain to coordinate schedules, material availability, and inventory. It supports on-time customer deliveries, minimizes production interruptions, optimizes inventory, and contributes to overall operational performance. The position also sources and purchases materials and components, monitors inventory and material requirements, maintains supplier relationships, analyzes demand and production data, resolves scheduling and supply constraints, tracks purchasing and inventory transactions, prepares reports, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with ERP systems, spreadsheets, databases, and planning software.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams and external suppliers.
Knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, production scheduling, and supply chain principles.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, quality standards, and production workflows.
Effective negotiation and supplier management skills.
Ability to prepare accurate reports and maintain detailed records.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Ability to adapt to changing business conditions and production priorities.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, material availability, and production capacity.
Source and purchase raw materials, specialty materials, and components required for manufacturing operations.
Monitor inventory levels and material requirements to maintain uninterrupted production while minimizing excess inventory.
Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, and Quality teams to align schedules and resolve material or production constraints.
Build and maintain supplier relationships to support quality, service, and on-time delivery.
Analyze demand, supply, and production data to forecast material requirements and optimize scheduling decisions.
Identify and resolve issues affecting production schedules, including material shortages, delivery delays, quality concerns, and capacity constraints.
Track purchase orders, deliveries, backorders, and inventory transactions to support accurate material planning.
Prepare and maintain reports on purchasing activity, inventory levels, supplier performance, and production scheduling metrics.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory management, material flow, production efficiency, and cost reduction.