What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Scheduler position at INX International Ink Co.?
Company Description
In a world of vibrant color, INX stands out by blending art, science, and sustainability into every drop of ink we make. We’re globally recognized for our innovation, and we’re A Great Place to Work-Certified™ company!
INX International is the third largest producer of inks in North America with full-service subsidiaries in Europe and South America. We offer a complete line of ink and coating solutions technology for commercial, packaging and digital applications. We expertly blend pioneering technology with a deep commitment to the environment. Dedicated to coloring a safe and sustainable future one print at a time, you can see our color chemistry on beverage cans, food and household packaging, clothing, banners, billboards and more.
Investing in and protecting our employees is the key to our success. Our average employee has been with us 12 years, and we recognize the significant experience and the continuous dedication of our team members.
We’re actively seeking new talent with new ideas as we continue to provide sustainable products, service and innovation to the printing and packaging markets.
Join us in coloring a safe and sustainable future!
Job Description
The Scheduler is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules for inks and coatings manufacturing. This role supports the corporate master planning agenda by aligning site-level capacity with demand plans, driving inventory turns, maintaining high service levels, and minimizing total manufacturing costs. The Scheduler partners closely with Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Corporate Supply Chain to ensure that production resources, materials, and schedules are synchronized for efficient execution. This position plays a key role in INX’s digital planning journey, leveraging data and technology to improve forecast accuracy, schedule adherence, and operational efficiency.
- Translate the corporate master schedule into executable daily, weekly, and monthly production plans that balance demand, plant capacity, equipment uptime, and labor availability.
- Partner with Corporate Demand Planning to maintain and update Planned Independent Requirements (PIRs) monthly, ensuring accurate finished goods demand and clean MRP signals.
- Execute and maintain MRP planning to convert demand into production/process orders and support accurate raw-material purchase requisitions.
- Communicate material requirements changes proactively and coordinate with Material Management, Procurement, Sales, and Production to ensure timely availability of materials and resources.
- Track schedule adherence, capacity utilization, and production performance; identify bottlenecks and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Monitor finished goods, WIP, and external warehouse inventory to align with service, inventory turns and working capital targets; maintain planning parameters, safety stock, lead times, and master data integrity in SAP.
- Partner with Production and Lab teams to optimize batching, improve work-off utilization, and reduce waste, cost, and excess inventory.
- Escalate risks early (material shortages, delays, resource constraints) and lead cross-functional problem solving to protect customer service and production commitments.
- Report key planning KPIs (schedule adherence, service level, inventory turns, plan vs. actual) to site and corporate planning teams to drive data-based decisions.
- Support SAP S/4HANA planning transformation and continuous improvement of scheduling and inventory management best practices.
Qualifications
To perform your job as expected, you will be required to have:
- 2 years of experience in production scheduling, materials planning, or supply chain coordination within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ERP/MRP system (S/4HANA preferred); proficiency in Excel required, Power BI or other analytics tools a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and make data-driven decisions under pressure.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
In addition to these qualifications, we will consider as a plus if you have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
- Understanding of warehouse management
- Some production experience
- Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
- Experience within the Ink industry
Additional Information
We offer a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, pet insurance, HSA and FSA, 401(k), and more. Through our programs, which now include Paid Volunteer Time Off and Paid Parental Leave, we support the needs of our employees, their dependents, and their communities by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all our employees.
Don’t just choose a job; choose a career that emphasizes employee growth in a safe, environmentally conscious culture. Embark on your Colorful Career with us!
We require post-offer, pre-employment drug screens, physicals, and background checks.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran.