Supply Chain Production Scheduler

Ashland Inc. • Hopewell, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP has an opportunity for a Supply Chain Production Scheduler in its Specialty Additives business at the Hopewell, Virginia location. The position connects plant operations with the S&OP process and develops, manages, and updates production schedules for finished goods and sub-assemblies in alignment with demand, capacity, and business priorities. It reports to the Supply Chain and Logistics Leader.

The role supports accurate material consumption, adequate material inventories, cycle counting, process order reconciliation, and SOX-compliant inventory and production records. The scheduler collaborates with operations, site support functions, corporate partners, and other stakeholders, while contributing to planning, production, safety, and organizational performance goals. Schedule flexibility beyond core hours is required for end-of-month inventory activities.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in business or another technical field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in scheduling and/or logistics.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven experience with cycle counting and SOX controls.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software systems.
• Schedule flexibility beyond core hours for end-of-month inventory activities.
• Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior.
• Ability to help the company drive greater value through understanding the business, making complex decisions, and creating new and different approaches.

Nice To Haves

• BS or BA degree.
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Proficiency using SAP and Infor software or equivalent.
• Experience in GMP, food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic ingredient manufacturing.
• Dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Ability to define objectives and integrate into the organization quickly and smoothly.
• Ability to make timely decisions, sometimes with incomplete information under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce measurable short- and long-term results.

Responsibilities

• Connect plant operations with the S&OP process while maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Develop, manage, and amend production schedules for finished goods and sub-assemblies in alignment with demand, capacity, and business priorities.
• Ensure accurate material consumption and adequate material inventories, and execute routine cycle counting and process order reconciliation.
• Communicate effectively with operations, site supporting functions, and corporate partners.
• Maintain inventory and production records to ensure SOX compliance.
• Advise leadership and supporting staff of issues affecting assignment completion and adjust as required.
• Participate in planning, production, and safety activities.
• Contribute to organizational goals by taking initiative, executing goals, and focusing on performance and safety.
• Help improve organizational capacity and capabilities through collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent, and positive communication and influence.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and benefits.
• Pay-for-performance incentive plans.
• A diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued.
• Opportunities for development and advancement throughout the global organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree