Purpose

The Detailed Production Scheduler is responsible for creating, maintaining, and executing short-term production schedules to ensure reliable supply while balancing capacity, material availability, and operational constraints. This role serves as a critical link between Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning, and Logistics to drive schedule adherence, inventory health, and service performance.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule Creation & Execution

• Develop and maintain daily production schedules across manufacturing sites.

• Sequence production orders to ensure material readiness and operational feasibility.

• Execute real-time schedule adjustments in response to supply, demand, or operational disruptions.

• Own process order accuracy, release, closure, and alignment in SAP S4.

Exception Management & Issue Resolution

• Identify, assess, and resolve supply exceptions impacting service, inventory, or production.

• Communicate schedule risks and constraints to Production Planners and cross-functional partners.

• Escalate issues with clear options, impacts, and recommended actions.

• Support short-term mitigation planning.

LST & Short-Term Planning Ownership

• Prepare and lead weekly Logical Supply Team (LST) meetings.

• Validate schedules against S&OE and OBP inputs, capacity, and material constraints.

• Drive cross-functional alignment on near-term feasibility and execution priorities.

• Document decisions, risks, and follow-up actions.

Inventory & Performance Management

• Monitor and maintain DPS KPIs including schedule attainment and inventory availability against inventory strategy.

• Identify and coordinate rework or recovery plans for unhealthy inventory.

• Support alignment between production schedules, raw materials, and distribution plans.

• Track daily production performance and escalate risks impacting future plans.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Production Planning, Material Planning, Material Scheduling, Manufacturing, and Logistics.

• Validate schedules and formally issue production schedules to LST stakeholders.

• Support continuous improvement efforts across scheduling processes and tools.

Key Abilities

• Strong ownership mindset with accountability for short-term execution performance.

• Ability to interpret and apply global work processes (e.g., OBP, S&OE).

• Clear, confident communication across cross-functional teams.

• Proactive problem-solving with a structured escalation approach.

• Comfort working in ambiguity and adapting to changing constraints.

• Continuous improvement orientation with willingness to challenge the status quo.

• Strong understanding of Supply Chain fundamentals and manufacturing operations.

Tools & Systems

• SAP S4 (Production Scheduling, Order Management)

• OBP (Operational Business Planning)

• Microsoft Excel and standard reporting tools

• Collaboration platforms for LST execution and communication

Education & Experience

• Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field or equivalent practical experience.

• Lean, Six Sigma, or APICS certification experience considered a strong advantage.

• 2-5 years of experience in production scheduling, manufacturing planning, supply planning, or related supply chain roles.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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

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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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