Production Scheduler

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Oversee and maintain the Master Production Schedule utilizing Business Central and internal planning tools.

• Assess and systematically schedule any unscheduled production needs, particularly for stock replenishment.

• Track inventory levels, production requirements, outstanding customer orders, and possible stock shortages through the Power BI MPS Dashboard.

• Identify production needs based on inventory, customer demand, production orders, and replenishment requirements.

• Generate and manage production orders within Business Central.

• Set production dates to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders while preserving adequate inventory levels.

• Proactively address stockout risks for high-demand and top-selling products.

• Determine production priorities and decide which products may be postponed or rescheduled.

• Organize production orders by date, machine, and shift while taking into account capacity and operational limitations.

• Keep the shared Excel production schedule updated.

• Modify schedules based on customer demands, priority shifts, inventory challenges, production limitations, and operational requirements.

• Assess the need to move, expedite, or delay production orders to meet urgent customer needs.

• Align production priorities with relevant departments, including operations, warehouse, customer service, sales, and quality assurance teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma is required; further education in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field is advantageous.

• At least 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, purchasing, or a comparable manufacturing position is preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Willingness to work overnight/graveyard shifts in Philippine time or during US business hours.

• Practical experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a comparable ERP system.

• Previous experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV is beneficial.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

• Proficient in using Power BI for data analysis, report generation, and supporting operational decisions.

• Experience with AI automation tools or process automation techniques is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of raw materials, production processes, inventory management, quality standards, and cost control in a manufacturing context.

• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary packages.

• Permanent work-from-home arrangement.

• Provision of company equipment.

• Employer contribution to government-mandated benefits.

• Internet stipends upon regularization.

• HMO coverage upon regularization (with an option to enroll as early as Day 1).

• Paid time off (PTO) credits and service incentive leaves.

• Major spring and winter company events.

• Monthly virtual employee appreciation events.

• Access to company-sponsored career skills training courses.

• A company culture dedicated to your personal and professional development.