Production Scheduler

The Opportunity:

Under moderate supervision, perform planning and scheduling functions involved with coordinating products and materials through various production phases. Implement planned production schedules, labor loading and capacity requirements. Review schedules to determine materials and parts requirements to ensure materials are available according to schedules.

Avantor is looking for an organized and experience Production Scheduler to optimize our NuSil team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives. 

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Irving, TX facility. You will have the opportunity to perform planning and scheduling functions involved with coordinating products and materials through various production phases. If you have experience in supply chain / logistics and are passionate about solving complex challenges and driving innovation – let’s talk! 

The team 

Avantor’s NuSil team is part of our Biomaterials unit. This team supports the innovation and growth objectives of major laboratories across the globe by helping with the integration of new technology solutions into their lab processes and operations. 

What we’re looking for 

• Education: 2 year degree

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of similar supply-chain/logistics experience
• 1-2 years SAP experience
• 3-5 years QSS or WMS experience
• Warehouse equipment licenses

How you will thrive and create an impact 

• In collaboration with purchasing and manufacturing, coordinate the delivery, assembly, and distribution of components and sub-assemblies to support production flow and adherence to Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Revise SAP in stock dates when required, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, customer service and production.
• Provide estimated in stock dates based on component availability for make-to-order (MTO) manufactured items.
• Responsible for coordination and procurement of purchase on demand print components.
• Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders and Bills of Material, to determine materials requirements or material priorities.
• Identifies overdue material and communicates with purchasing to expedite.
• Collaborates with Forecasting & Inventory Planning and Purchasing on root cause analysis of perpetually past due material shortages.
• Assist in trouble shooting of inventory control issues as they pertain to component availability for production.
• Where necessary contact suppliers to verify shipment details.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical