Prepares and distributes production orders for finished and semi-finished goods • Responsible for monthly raw material inventory tracking • Work in conjunction with production superintendent in establishing/determining production capacity • Maintain product analysis and product forecasting information • Establish schedule with Production Superintendent, and maintain product lead replenishment times • Coordinate with Material Coordinator to ensure that raw material inventory meets product forecasting and scheduled production • Confers with Production Superintendent and Plant Manager to determine status of production • Work closely with customer service advocates to ensure receipt and shipment of sales orders • Alert Master Scheduler at corporate of any product discrepancies in forecasting and planning • Actively engage with Distribution Services Division Leader at corporate to ensure product variables such as safety stock, lot size, rounding value, etc. are continuously monitored and revised when applicable • Responsible for ordering all Raw Materials associated with the manufacturing finished products at plant • Responsible for ordering all Packaging Materials associated with the manufacturing finished products at plant • Creates purchase orders for all raw materials • Submit orders to freight carrier(s) and schedules deliveries of raw materials • Assist shipping/receiving supervisor and/or clerks when need arises • Assist other plant schedulers when need arise. The physical requirements of this position are: • The ability to stand for extended periods • The ability to manually lift, push or pull at least 50 pounds safely and with proper body mechanics, sometimes while in awkward positions • Use of hands (repetitive motion, grabbing, feeling, sensing, pulling) • The ability to work safely in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful work environment • The ability to safely and effectively work in an often-dusty work environment that experiences a broad range of temperatures (very hot to very cold) • The ability to withstand the rigors of working a 12(or 8)-hour rotating shift schedule • The ability to bend, stoop or kneel repetitively • The ability to reach or work above the shoulder.