What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scheduling Coordinator position at Corteva Agriscience?
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We have an exciting opportunity for a Scheduling Coordinator to assist with our supply chain activity at our Johnston, IA Parent Seed site.
We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history. Candidates from all industry backgrounds are encouraged to apply!
VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
This role will be on-site at the Corteva location.
What You’ll Do
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history. Candidates from all industry backgrounds are encouraged to apply!
VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
This role will be on-site at the Corteva location.
What You’ll Do
- Utilize systems such as SAP/R3 as a fundamental basis of performing the job.
- Provide coordination of expedites with customer service, inter-company schedulers, and vendors using internal system.
- Proactively plan/enable orders and services to be delivered on time while managing conflicting priorities.
- Optimize inventory levels of raw materials, finished goods and packaging.
- Supply information to customer service and inter-company schedulers regarding status of all order fulfillment activities.
- Work closely with production, field, maintenance, quality, and inter-company schedulers to schedule and establish priorities of production process orders (PPOs).
- Gather data and assist with other activities for continuous improvement projects.
- Coordinate and work with various departments to ensure appropriate scheduling and prioritization of production while demonstrating a professional manner.
- Forecast, develop, and maintain scheduling/planning metrics and utilize problem solving tools to determine root cause of inefficiencies caused by scheduling.
- Various other duties as assigned.
- You have your High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- You are willing and able to work in a variety of areas (plant, warehouse).
- You are willing and able to stand and sit for extended periods.
- You have good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- You have good teamwork skills.
- You have experience and proven proficiency in computer systems and programs including (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and tend to pick up quickly on new software.
- You are willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs. and complete work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting.
- You are willing and able to work overtime hours including weekends as required to support business goals.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management or other relevant business degree.
- Previous manufacturing/agriculture/customer service/shipping/logistics experience.
- SAP experience.
- Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
- Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
- Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
- Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
- Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
- Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
- Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
- Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
