Production Scheduler

Eaton Corporation•Beaver, PA

54d•$86,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Scheduler will be responsible for organizing and overseeing the materials required to support production activities. This includes managing manufacturing orders and ensuring accurate inventory through ERP transaction management. Reporting directly to the Materials Manager, this role will collaborate with customer service, internal and external suppliers, Product Engineering, and Production to provide exceptional support and meet customer needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or an associate's Degree with 5 years supply chain experience.
Minimum 3 years of work experience in material planning in a manufacturing environment
Must be willing to relocate to Beaver PA. (Pittsburgh PA area). Relocation assistance will be provided from within the country in the USA.
Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Science, Business, or other manufacturing related fields from an accredited institution.
5 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
APICS Certification
Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Strong understanding of customer requirements, quality standards, and lead times
Expert knowledge of work order management, production scheduling, and capacity planning
Proficiency in BOM management, item master setup, and MRP principles
Extensive experience in demand planning and scheduling
Strong communication and customer service skills when interacting with internal and external stakeholders
Solid knowledge of supply chain and purchasing reporting systems
Strong understanding of quality assurance and data/reporting accuracy
Proven ability to apply process improvement methodologies
Excellent problem-solving skills in complex, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience in supplier development
Continuous improvement mindset
Ability to resolve business challenges and influence stakeholders
Willingness and ability to interpret technical data for informed purchasing decisions
Demonstrated experience supporting cross-functional teams
Ability to learn and apply commodity strategies

Responsibilities

Schedule and maintain manufacturing orders
Expedite materials, where required, to address gaps between current plan and requirements to meet or exceed customer expectations
Analyze inventory levels and forecast data to meet profit and inventory targets
Balance inventory and manage fill rate to maximize value
Conduct MRP reviews, manage forecasts, and collaborate with vendors to ensure product availability
Review requisitions, action exception messages, and expedite delivery of materials or services to meet production schedules and supplier on-time delivery (SOTD) goals
Monitor in-stock and delivery status; take expediting actions and provide accurate “available-to-promise” updates to stakeholders
Maximize effective use of ERP systems and other technology platforms to improve material management efficiency
Maintain accurate Material Master records and source lists; reconcile supplier invoices for payment
Understand and run system queries as needed within the ERP/operating system
Perform cycle counts and support physical inventory to ensure accuracy within targets
Manage and maintain Kanban systems, vendor-managed programs, scheduling agreements, and blanket orders
Ensure work orders are current, not overdue, and not stalled in pick status
Apply data analysis and analytical tools to drive process improvements
Develop strong process knowledge for procuring materials and services to meet delivery requirements
Provide reporting and support annual cost reduction and process improvement goals
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of total supply chain and logistics processes