Production control scheduler vs expeditor

The differences between production control schedulers and expeditors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a production control scheduler and an expeditor. Additionally, a production control scheduler has an average salary of $59,625, which is higher than the $39,811 average annual salary of an expeditor.

The top three skills for a production control scheduler include production control, MRP and production environment. The most important skills for an expeditor are customer service, cleanliness, and house training.

Production control scheduler vs expeditor overview

	Production Control Scheduler	Expeditor
Yearly salary	$59,625	$39,811
Hourly rate	$28.67	$19.14
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	91,345	8,185
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 39%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	2	2

Production control scheduler vs expeditor salary

Production control schedulers and expeditors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Production Control Scheduler	Expeditor
Average salary	$59,625	$39,811
Salary range	Between $42,000 And $84,000	Between $29,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	-	Kansas City, KS
Highest paying state	-	Nevada
Best paying company	-	Westinghouse Appliances Australia
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between production control scheduler and expeditor education

There are a few differences between a production control scheduler and an expeditor in terms of educational background:

	Production Control Scheduler	Expeditor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 39%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Western Carolina University	Western Carolina University

Production control scheduler vs expeditor demographics

Here are the differences between production control schedulers' and expeditors' demographics:

	Production Control Scheduler	Expeditor
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 59.3% Female, 40.7%	Male, 55.4% Female, 44.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 7.0% White, 60.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Asian, 7.0% White, 60.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between production control scheduler and expeditor duties and responsibilities

Production control scheduler example responsibilities.

Manage orders, capacity planning base on machine capacity, times and process of ERP.
Utilize EDI communications to manage customer requirements and shipment coordination.
Work with production managers / supervisors to optimize inventory and WIP levels.
Process monthly closing of WIP orders, and budget accounts for production area.
Enter complex orders into ERP system as well as monitor order entry and labor tickets.
Requisition plan material by MRP exception messages; compile inventory records (set up and coordinate deliveries).

Expeditor example responsibilities.

Manage requisition and purchase order report facilitating logistics, supply chain and procurement which consolidate and streamline previous standard operating procedures.
Experience with MRP demand and supply planning also familiar with financial analysis relate to inventory management.
Maintain documentation in compliance with ISO requirements.
Place purchase order base on ERP system recommendation.
Handle all carry-out orders and operation of POS system.
Purchase MRO products, electronic components and negotiate pricing.

Production control scheduler vs expeditor skills

Common production control scheduler skills

Production Control, 19%
MRP, 11%
Production Environment, 9%
Production Process, 7%
ERP, 6%
Inventory Control, 5%

Common expeditor skills

Customer Service, 27%
Cleanliness, 16%
House Training, 6%
Team Work, 5%
Purchase Orders, 4%
Logistics, 4%

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