Detailed Production Scheduler


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Job Title: Detailed Production Scheduler
Location: Indianapolis, USA

Company: Corteva
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Chemical, Pesticide and Fertilizer
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Detailed Production Scheduler is responsible for short-term production sequencing and scheduling at the plant level, ensuring alignment with supply and operations execution (S&OE) priorities. This role focuses on the execution horizon, translating tactical plans into feasible production schedules by product-location, and coordinating across planning, materials, and operations teams to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

Schedule and Sequence:
  • Evaluate feasibility of requested changes from S&OE, checking capacity and non-ATP components in collaboration with the Material Scheduler.

  • Create detailed capacity plans for short-term production scheduling.

  • Manage F&P Overlabels by scheduling parent materials at the manufacturing site and child materials at the warehouse.

  • Review and incorporate unhealthy inventory into the production schedule where applicable.

Execute Production Schedule:
  • Monitor actual production against the schedule; escalate delays to the Production Planner, DRP, and Material Scheduler for proactive resolution.

  • Update SAP S/4HANA to reflect real-time changes in the production schedule.

  • Convert Planned Orders to Process Orders for non-REM plants.

  • Monitor Planned Orders for REM plants to ensure execution readiness.

Lead Weekly LST (Local Scheduling Team) Meetings:
  • Prepare and present proposed production schedules for review and confirmation.

  • Finalize schedules based on S&OE exceptions and operational constraints.

  • Discuss reworked plans, including unhealthy inventory and unplanned downtime.

  • Facilitate cross-functional alignment and decision-making at the plant level.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

  • 3-5 years of experience in production scheduling or supply planning in a manufacturing environment.

  • Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA PP/DS and familiarity with SAP IBP OBP principles.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

  • Ability to lead cross-functional meetings and manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Preferred Skills:

  • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.

  • Experience with synchronized planning and Smart Data Integration (SDI).

  • Familiarity with SAP Fiori apps for scheduling and supply analysis.

  • Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits - How We'll Support You:

  • 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


Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

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.

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Job Post Date: 10/22/25
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