Overview
Supply Chain Assistant Jobs in Durant, IA at Schumacher Company LC
Join a Supply Chain Team That’s Building for the Future
At Group Schumacher, we invest in our people, our processes, and our future. We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who wants to grow with a collaborative team and make a meaningful impact on our manufacturing operations.
As our Supply Chain Assistant, you’ll work alongside our Supply Chain Analyst and Production Planner to help ensure materials are available, production stays on schedule, and our customers receive exceptional service. This is more than a support role—it’s an opportunity to become an integral part of a team focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and long-term success.
If you’re someone who enjoys solving problems, staying organized, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we’d love to meet you.
Position Summary
The Supply Chain Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of our supply chain and manufacturing teams. This position helps ensure materials are available when needed, purchasing activities are completed accurately, and production schedules remain on track.
This role is responsible for purchasing activities, maintaining accurate ERP data, monitoring supplier performance, supporting inventory accuracy, and facilitating communication across multiple departments. As a key backup for both the Supply Chain Manager and Production Planner, The Supply Chain Assistant contributes to operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and the overall success of our manufacturing operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving problems, working collaboratively, and building a long-term career in supply chain and manufacturing.
Essential Responsibilities
Production Planning
- Assist with daily production planning and scheduling activities.
- Release and maintain work orders within the ERP system.
- Monitor production priorities and communicate schedule updates.
- Help ensure materials are available to support production requirements.
- Support planning activities to maximize on-time delivery and operational efficiency.
Purchasing & Supply Chain
- Create, maintain, and monitor purchase orders.
- Follow up with suppliers regarding order status, lead times, and deliveries.
- Expedite critical materials and assist in resolving supply shortages.
- Process receipts and maintain accurate inventory transactions within the ERP system.
- Review open purchase orders and identify items requiring follow-up.
- Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, and Customer Service to resolve material availability issues.
- Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within the ERP system.
Core Competencies
The ideal candidate demonstrates:
- Organization & Time Management – Effectively manages multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Attention to Detail – Produces accurate work and identifies discrepancies before they become larger issues.
- Communication – Builds positive working relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
- Problem Solving – Identifies issues, gathers information, and works toward practical solutions.
- Initiative – Takes ownership of responsibilities and looks for opportunities to improve processes.
- Adaptability – Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
- Teamwork – Collaborates across departments while maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset – Looks for better, more efficient ways to support operations.
Qualifications
Required
- Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field; equivalent manufacturing experience will be considered.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing, purchasing, production planning, customer service, or supply chain.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred
- Experience with an ERP/MRP system (JobBoss and/or SAP experience is a plus).
- Manufacturing purchasing or production planning experience.
- Experience analyzing data and preparing operational reports.
- Knowledge of inventory control principles.
What Success Looks Like
Within your first year, you’ll be:
- Serving as a reliable backup for both the Supply Chain Manager and Production Planner.
- Maintaining accurate purchasing and inventory data within our ERP system.
- Helping ensure materials are available to support production schedules.
- Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
- Communicating proactively about shortages, delays, and purchasing needs.
- Contributing ideas that improve efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Becoming a trusted team member others rely on for accuracy, organization, and follow-through
Why Join Our Team?
This role offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise across Supply Chain and Operations within a growing manufacturing organization. You’ll gain hands-on experience with production planning, purchasing, inventory management and ERP systems while working alongside experienced leaders committed to your professional growth.
If you’re looking for a position that offers variety, continuous learning, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on daily operations, we’d love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Group Schumacher North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace built on respect, inclusion, integrity, and opportunity for all employees.
Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Durant, IA 52747 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Supply Chain Assistant
Company: Schumacher Company LC
Location: Durant, IA
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