Junior Production Scheduler

Emerson

. Develop and maintain production plans balancing customer demand, manufacturing capacity, material availability, and inventory objectives .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeKnoxville • Tennessee • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in production planning and supply chain processes, with a strong focus on demand forecasting, inventory control, and capacity management. Proficient in utilizing manufacturing systems and analytical tools to enhance operational performance and improve forecast accuracy.

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Production PlanningSupply Chain ProcessesDemand ForecastingMaterial Requirements PlanningOracle Manufacturing

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Hard Skills

Production Planning PrinciplesDemand PlanningForecastingInventory ControlAnalytical ToolsPerformance MeasuresBill-of-Material StructuresManufacturing SystemsData AnalysisOperational Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingConflict ResolutionCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Oracle ManufacturingBusiness Productivity ApplicationsSpreadsheetsData-Analysis Tools

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing PlanningReplenishmentSales and Operations PlanningProduction CapacityMaterial Availability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain production plans balancing customer demand, manufacturing capacity, material availability, and inventory objectives
Translate sales forecasts, customer requirements, new business opportunities, and supply constraints into an achievable monthly production plan
Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Production, and Supply Chain teams to maintain a master production schedule
Support product planning, forecasting, and alignment with manufacturing capacity through sales and operations planning
Evaluate material availability, inventory, manufacturing schedules, and capacity constraints to identify risks and recommend solutions
Assess product availability and recommend realistic shipment commitments for customer orders
Monitor demand forecasts against actual customer requirements and adjust plans to support availability while avoiding excess inventory
Use supply chain planning systems to plan production materials and release scheduling messages for assembly, testing, rework, and project-related work orders
Evaluate requests to expedite orders based on material availability, manufacturing schedules, and capacity
Monitor monthly build plans, identify gaps, and recommend changes with production leadership
Develop analyses and performance measures for lead time, throughput, schedule attainment, forecast accuracy, and inventory
Recommend improvements to finished-product bill-of-material structures
Support production system processes, testing, and implementation for new products or business requirements
Perform business system transactions and work orders as needed
Partner with Production, Sales, Product Management, Supply Chain, and business leaders to improve product availability, customer commitments, and operational performance
No direct supervisory responsibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Two years’ experience in production planning
Practical knowledge of supply chain processes, including manufacturing planning, demand planning, forecasting, replenishment, and inventory control
Experience applying production-planning principles in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of material requirements planning and manufacturing systems
Ability to analyze competing priorities, resolve planning conflicts, and make informed recommendations using operational data
Understanding of production capacity, material availability, inventory implications, and customer-delivery requirements
Ability to build constructive working relationships across functions and organizational levels
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proficiency with common business productivity applications, including spreadsheets and related data-analysis tools
A bachelor’s degree with relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and substantial inventory-control, production-planning, or supply chain experience
Ability to perform the essential responsibilities of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
Experience using Oracle Manufacturing or a comparable enterprise manufacturing and supply chain planning system
Knowledge of bill-of-material structures and their impact on planning, inventory, and production
Familiarity with material requirements planning
Experience creating analytical tools, dashboards, or performance measures from planning-system data
Experience supporting sales and operations planning processes
Demonstrated success improving forecast accuracy, inventory performance, production-plan attainment, lead time, or throughput
Experience guiding or supporting the work of less-experienced planning professionals
Legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition programs
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave
Vacation and holiday time
Mentorship
Hands-on learning
Opportunities to expand technical and professional skills
Flexible and competitive benefits supporting physical, mental, financial, and social needs