Production control scheduler vs inventory control lead

The differences between production control schedulers and inventory control leads 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 inventory control lead. Additionally, a production control scheduler has an average salary of $59,625, which is higher than the $45,155 average annual salary of an inventory control lead.

The top three skills for a production control scheduler include production control, MRP and production environment. The most important skills for an inventory control lead are logistics, inventory adjustments, and physical inventory.

Production control scheduler vs inventory control lead overview

	Production Control Scheduler	Inventory Control Lead
Yearly salary	$59,625	$45,155
Hourly rate	$28.67	$21.71
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	91,345	50,694
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 37%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	2	2

Production control scheduler vs inventory control lead salary

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

	Production Control Scheduler	Inventory Control Lead
Average salary	$59,625	$45,155
Salary range	Between $42,000 And $84,000	Between $28,000 And $72,000
Highest paying City	-	Romeoville, IL
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	Meta
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between production control scheduler and inventory control lead education

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

	Production Control Scheduler	Inventory Control Lead
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 37%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Western Carolina University	Western Carolina University

Production control scheduler vs inventory control lead demographics

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

	Production Control Scheduler	Inventory Control Lead
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 59.3% Female, 40.7%	Male, 67.9% Female, 32.1%
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, 10.2% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 7.0% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between production control scheduler and inventory control lead 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).

Inventory control lead example responsibilities.

Manage inventory and production reports through WMS for efficiency improvement opportunities.
Work with MRP and Macola inventory systems.
Report inventory balances and cycle counts in WMS systems.
Cycle counted a multi-million dollar cell phone inventory using AS400.
Work with AS400 to review and analyze computer data to ensure productivity of tires.
Train associates on inventory procedures, product put- away, and order researching, RF scanner experience.

Production control scheduler vs inventory control lead skills

Common production control scheduler skills

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

Common inventory control lead skills

Logistics, 15%
Inventory Adjustments, 7%
Physical Inventory, 6%
Inventory Cycle Counts, 5%
Inventory Control Procedures, 5%
Pallet Jack, 4%

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