Detailed Production Scheduler

Corteva Agriscience™ has an exciting opportunity to join North America Supply Chain as a Detailed Production Scheduler supporting our Crop Protection business.  The Detailed Production Scheduler is responsible for converting the Master Production Schedule into a daily/weekly schedule for assigned products and/or manufacturing location(s) to most effectively deliver product supply in alignment with demand. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and collaborating with multiple businesses, functions, and geographies to ensure the execution of a reliable Supply Chain to meet customer expectations.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily plant production schedules by product and work center for assigned plants following production plans
• Accountable for Performance of Local Supply Team (LST) to ensure successful execution of the plan
• Lead weekly LST meetings to determine and communicate feasible schedule for the short term and ensure that all functions are aligned
• Convert the Master Production Schedule (planned orders) into daily/weekly firm planned orders for the short term which is critical to enable effective and efficient Raw Material and Distribution Resource plans
• Monitor open orders and daily production performance to schedule and ensure S4 is managed in alignment with Raw Material and Distribution plans
• Monitor weekly production performance to schedule.  Escalate issues and recommended actions when future plans or customer orders may be impacted.
• Manage assigned Master Data
• Responsible for providing supply updates for abnormal demand in the Short-Term Exception process
• Responsible for Short Term Unfulfilled/Exceptions in WD5-8       
• Communication with Export Partners and Demand on production schedule changes that impact shipments or customer service

Keys to Success:

• Facilitative leadership to drive production plans to meet productions business
• Ownership and accountability for LST team to meet plan
• Detailed oriented, process and continuous improvement focus
• Resolve conflicts and driving agreement across functions and regions through courageous conversations
• Ability to make quick decision with limited data in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in application of tools and technology

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Supply Chain or related technical field 
• 2-5 Years experience in supply chain, manufacturing, scheduling, and planning
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a Detailed Scheduling role preferred
• Technical proficiency with SAP ECC/APO or similar planning tools is highly desirable
• APICS Certification preferred or strong commitment to attain within 2 years 
• Certifications in Six Sigma and/or Lean are preferred
• Understanding of Supply Chain Fundamentals – APICS CPIM knowledge or equivalent work experience/education

*Please note there is NO relocation allowance or visa sponsorship available for this position

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Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here –Corteva Benefits
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