Production Scheduler

Path Robotics • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Path Robotics is seeking a Production Scheduler to optimize material releases and production flow across supply chain operations. The role coordinates material flow and expedites critical components from the warehouse to the production floor according to the production schedule. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Production Scheduler collaborates daily with Procurement and Operations and communicates timelines and constraints across Procurement, Engineering, and Operations to meet shipment deadlines.

The position schedules cell and sub-assembly work orders, manages material and inventory coordination, tracks design changes and feature rollouts, and maintains accurate and timely ERP records. It also develops schedule-planning systems using NetSuite and other planning tools. The role may support work under U.S. Government contracts and may involve export-controlled information or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), requiring compliance with applicable regulations and data protection standards. Employment may be contingent on a background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of production or engineering experience.
• Knowledge of production planning systems.
• Experience supporting new product launches.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and inventory management.
• Ability to comply with applicable U.S. export control regulations, which may include meeting the definition of a U.S. Person where required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience directly related to production planning and multi-level BOM configurations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule cell work order releases based on customer demand priority, kitting needs, design readiness, material availability, production and parts-picking resources, and available floor space.
• Schedule sub-assembly (device) work orders based on resource availability, safety-stock levels, and future demand.
• Identify material deliveries and expedite materials as needed to meet build schedules.
• Track design changes, feature rollout schedules, and production needs to optimize production schedules.
• Manage return cells, schedule un-builds, and coordinate the inventory return process in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with Engineering to finalize work order bills of materials (BOMs), including parts selection, reuse of vintage components, and customer-specific requirements.
• Maintain ERP accuracy and timeliness, including timely closure of work orders and sales orders and keeping BOMs accurate based on production-team usage and field-service changes.
• Develop schedule-planning systems in NetSuite and other planning tools, including Monday.com, Tableau, and Airtable.
• Comply with applicable federal regulations and company and federal data protection and confidentiality standards when supporting government-contract work or handling controlled information.

Benefits

• Daily free lunch.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents (12–14 weeks total).
• 401(k) retirement plan through Empower.
• Employee referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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