Scheduler / Planner

Specialty Chemical Distributor / Light Manufacturer

Bloomfield, New Jersey

Scheduler / Planner Specialty Chemical Distributor / Light Manufacturer Bloomfield, New Jersey

* Category: Supply Chain/Purchasing
* Location: Bloomfield, NJ  
* Relocation: Assistance available  
* Salary Range: Base 80K to 105K

Summary

Our client is a leading distributor of fine and specialty chemicals serving the flavor, fragrance, food, and pharmaceutical industries. They specialize in repackaging bulk materials into smaller quantities and producing a limited number of simple blends. With approximately $40 million in annual revenue, they operate in a dynamic, small-company environment where collaboration, initiative, and adaptability are key to success.

Position Overview

Due to recent growth, they are looking to hire a Scheduler/Planner to play a central role in coordinating production activities, managing inventory levels, and supporting the implementation of our future Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system. This position requires strong analytical skills, experience working within an ERP environment (Sage preferred), and the ability to thrive independently while collaborating cross-functionally with operations, procurement, logistics, and finance.

This is a hands-on, onsite position located in the greater Bloomfield, NJ area and will report to the Sr. Operations & Supply Chain Director.

Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and adjust production and repack schedules to meet customer requirements, delivery timelines, and internal priorities.
• Coordination & Communication: Work closely with procurement, logistics, and operations teams to ensure timely material availability, efficient workflows, and alignment with business needs.
• Resource Management: Optimize use of limited labor and equipment resources while maintaining balanced inventory levels and minimizing bottlenecks.
• Conflict Resolution: Identify and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts or delays to maintain on-time delivery performance.
• Reporting: Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports including production progress, material status, and key operational metrics.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process enhancement initiatives by leveraging data insights to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline scheduling activities.
• MRP Implementation Support: Serve as a key participant in the design, testing, and rollout of company’s new MRP system, ensuring accurate data integration and process adoption.

Requirements

• • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field preferred.
  • 3–5 years of relevant experience in production scheduling, planning, or materials coordination — ideally within a distribution, chemical industry, flavor or fragrance setting.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (Sage or similar).
  • Experience with or exposure to MRP systems strongly preferred.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, small-company environment where adaptability and initiative are valued.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple departments.

  In return, they will offer a competitive salary, benefits, bonus and ample opportunity for career advancement as the expand! Send resume to: jobs@foodemployment.com