Agilent Technologies

Production Planning, Expert

Agilent Technologies$103K — $161K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in supply chain management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in production planning or supply chain management.
  • Demonstrated experience working with ERP systems and advanced planning processes.
  • Strong understanding of inventory management and production scheduling.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and communicate production and shipment plans based on business objectives.
  • Balance inventory and production capacity to optimize supply chain performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support planning activities.
  • Utilize ERP systems to manage inventory and scheduling processes.
  • Maintain relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
  • Lead new product introductions and supply chain setup activities.
  • Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies for improvement.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact operational performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Collaboration with global teams influencing strategic supply chain decisions.
  • Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
  • Eligible for bonuses, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Manufacturing Scheduler is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations while meeting customer requirements, regulatory standards, and business objectives. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to balance production priorities, maximize resource utilization, and maintain schedule accuracy in a GMP/cGMP manufacturing environment.

Shift: Mon. - Fri. 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, validate, and communicate production and shipment plans that align with business objectives and customer demand.
  • Balance inventory levels, production capacity, and customer delivery requirements to optimize supply chain performance.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Manufacturing, R&D, Logistics, Customer Service, and external business partners to support planning activities.
  • Utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to manage inventory, scheduling, supplier coordination, workflow management, and planning processes.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contract manufacturers (CMs), and original design manufacturers (ODMs).
  • Lead or support new product introductions (NPI), product transfers, and supply chain setup activities.
  • Ensure appropriate material availability, labor resources, and test capacity are in place to support production requirements.
  • Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to improve inventory performance and supply continuity.
  • Support global or multi-site inventory management activities as required.
  • Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to develop factory support processes for indirect sales channels and worldwide customer escalations.
  • Identify supply chain risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
  • Lead and contribute to complex projects and strategic initiatives that impact business performance.


Qualifications

Qualifications

Required Education
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in supply chain management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Relevant certifications may be beneficial and/or required depending on business needs.


Required Experience
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in production planning, supply chain planning, operations, manufacturing, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience working with ERP systems and advanced planning processes.
  • Strong understanding of inventory management, production scheduling, material planning, and supply chain operations.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment.


Desired Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience supporting global operations and multi-site planning environments.
  • Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into actionable supply chain strategies.
  • Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, planning tools, and data analysis.


Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to have a direct impact on operational performance, customer satisfaction, and business growth. You will collaborate with global teams, influence strategic supply chain decisions, and help drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least September 17, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $103,200.00 - $161,250.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Travel Required:
No

Shift:
Day

Duration:
No End Date

Job Function:
Manufacturing

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets. With more than 50 years of insight and innovation, Agilent instruments, software, services, solutions, and people provide trusted answers to customers' most challenging questions. The company generated revenue of $5.34 billion in fiscal 2020 and employs 16,600 people worldwide.
Learn more about Agilent Technologies
Size
17,400 employees
Market Cap
$44.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$810 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+8.9%
Revenue
$5.5 billion
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