Production Scheduler Purchasing Agent

DMA Industries, LLC • Loris, SC

9h

About The Position

As a Production Planner & Purchasing Agent, you will serve as a critical link between operational
strategy and execution. Your primary focus will be to orchestrate the daily workflows for our specialized
Repurpose, Repair, and Re-Box teams, ensuring that production targets are met through meticulous
scheduling and clear communication.
Beyond scheduling, you will act as a performance analyst and strategic source. You will dive into output
data to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiencies while managing the end-to-end procurement of
MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) and non-inventory supplies. Your goal is to optimize both
the output of our teams and the value of our vendor partnerships, ensuring DMA Industries maintains a
lean, high-quality supply chain for these items.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 Years Scheduling, Planning and Procurement experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent math skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to read and write in English. Ability to effectively articulate and present information and respond to questions from Management in a professional manner.
• The employee is regularly required to have manual dexterity and written, verbal & auditory skills.
• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit during the workday.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job are close vision and distance vision.
• Employee must be able to accommodate the requirement of public transportation of any type, in role, to get to/from employment/other offices in a timely manner, as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Scheduling: Design and implement weekly production schedules for the Repurpose, Repair, and Re-Box departments to maintain optimal service levels and balance inventory requirements with labor capacity.
• Operational Analysis: Conduct deep-dive analyses of production output, labor efficiencies, and material consumption to ensure alignment with organizational KPIs.
• Supply Chain Integration: Partner with warehouse leadership to establish robust replenishment protocols, ensuring a seamless flow of materials and the elimination of downtime due to stockouts.
• Supplier Consolidation: Strategically consolidate the non-inventory supplier base to leverage DMA Industries & total purchasing volume and improve economies of scale.
• Strategic Sourcing: Cultivate and manage a resilient network of high-quality vendors, ensuring a continuous supply of MRO and non-inventory materials at the lowest total cost of ownership.
• Cost Management & Process Improvement: Analyze material usage patterns to identify waste, streamline inefficiencies, and execute cost-saving initiatives that directly impact the bottom line.
• Other Duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level