PRODUCTION SCHEDULER & MATERIALS BUYER

Stevens Industries • Teutopolis, IL, US • 3w ago

Description

Position Summary

The Production Scheduler & Materials Buyer is responsible for creating and maintaining production schedules that meet customer demand while ensuring the timely purchase and availability of raw materials required for manufacturing. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Sales, Quality, and Supply Chain, this position coordinates schedules, material availability, and inventory to keep production running efficiently. This role plays a key part in achieving on-time customer deliveries, minimizing production interruptions, optimizing inventory, and supporting overall operational performance.

Essential Functions

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 to support manufacturing operations.
Monitor inventory levels and material requirements to ensure uninterrupted production while minimizing excess inventory.
Communicate with Production, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, and Quality teams to coordinate schedules and resolve material or production constraints.
Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, service, and on-time delivery.
Analyze demand, supply, and production data to forecast material requirements and optimize scheduling decisions.
Identify and resolve issues that may impact production schedules, including material shortages, delivery delays, quality concerns, or capacity constraints.
Track purchase orders, deliveries, backorders, and inventory transactions to ensure accurate material planning.
Prepare and maintain reports related to 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.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficient in 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 with attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to adapt to changing business conditions and production priorities.

Stevens Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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