Production Scheduler & Inventory Replenishment Planner

About the Position

Production Scheduler & Inventory Replenishment Planner

Little Rock, US-AR, United States, 72209

Category: Supply Chain Management

Job ID: 8412

Onsite

Intermediate

Regular

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Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed short- and medium-term production schedules based on customer demand, forecasts, inventory requirements, and plant capacity.
• Translate demand requirements into executable production schedules while considering equipment availability, labor, campaign requirements, changeovers, and material constraints.
• Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment activities to prevent material shortages.
• Balance inventory availability with working-capital objectives and storage limitations.
• Serve as a key link between Production, Procurement, Customer Service, Warehousing, Quality, and Supply Chain.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, materials planning, inventory management, or a related supply chain role.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing operational requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems.

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We Offer

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health, and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training, and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status, and political beliefs.

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About the Company

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing, and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity, and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values, and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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