Supply Chain Planner, Production Scheduler

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

Supplier Planner/Production Scheduler ensuring the flow of raw materials and efficient production scheduling. Key link between supply availability and manufacturing execution in food production.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeAyer • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71,449 - $83,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Supplier Planner/Production Scheduler plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless flow of raw materials, packaging, and production resources to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
This position is responsible for translating confirmed production needs into material requirements through MRP processes, creating and maintaining efficient weekly and daily production schedules, and aligning ingredient deliveries with manufacturing runs to minimize downtime, changeover waste, and scrap.
By closely monitoring inventory levels, resolving supply disruptions with alternative sourcing or schedule adjustments, and maintaining full traceability for food-safety compliance, the role directly safeguards on-time production delivery while optimizing costs and operational efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Through proactive coordination with Purchasing, Production, Logistics, and Procurement teams, this position serves as the key link between supply availability and manufacturing execution.
It delivers timely reporting on material status and inventory health, escalates critical risks immediately, and contributes to continuous improvement by reviewing cycle counts and setting practical reorder points based on actual schedules.
Ultimately, the Supplier Planner/Production Scheduler enables the company to meet customer demand reliably, reduce waste, and maintain a resilient supply chain that supports overall business growth and profitability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Supply Chain Management or a related field of study.
3+ years’ Supply Chain Management experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a food or beverage environment.
Analytical ability with demonstrated skills to manage inventory levels
Effective problem-solving, conflict management, communication and collaboration skills
Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and production scheduling principles.
Proficiency in advanced Excel skills, and ERP systems
Strong skills in creating, updating, and adjusting weekly or daily production schedules
Ability to work a flexible schedule, be on-call, and travel as necessary
Must have a “can-do” attitude.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
401(k) with Company Contributions
Medical, Dental, and Vision — Effective Day 1
Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
Work Flexibility
Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
Company-Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support

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Hard Skills & Tools

Supply Chain ManagementMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)production schedulinginventory managementadvanced ExcelERP systemsdata analysiscost optimizationcycle countingreorder point setting

Soft Skills

analytical abilityproblem-solvingconflict managementcommunicationcollaborationflexibilityproactive coordinationtimely reportingrisk escalationcontinuous improvement

Certifications

BS in Supply Chain Management