Production control scheduler vs inventory coordinator

The differences between production control schedulers and inventory coordinators 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 coordinator. Additionally, a production control scheduler has an average salary of $59,625, which is higher than the $37,142 average annual salary of an inventory coordinator.

The top three skills for a production control scheduler include production control, MRP and production environment. The most important skills for an inventory coordinator are customer service, cleanliness, and sales floor.

Production control scheduler vs inventory coordinator overview

	Production Control Scheduler	Inventory Coordinator
Yearly salary	$59,625	$37,142
Hourly rate	$28.67	$17.86
Growth rate	-3%	-3%
Number of jobs	91,345	38,774
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	2	2

Production control scheduler vs inventory coordinator salary

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

	Production Control Scheduler	Inventory Coordinator
Average salary	$59,625	$37,142
Salary range	Between $42,000 And $84,000	Between $29,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	North Dakota
Best paying company	-	BD
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between production control scheduler and inventory coordinator education

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

	Production Control Scheduler	Inventory Coordinator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Western Carolina University	Western Carolina University

Production control scheduler vs inventory coordinator demographics

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

	Production Control Scheduler	Inventory Coordinator
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 59.3% Female, 40.7%	Male, 56.3% Female, 43.7%
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, 10.3% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 7.0% White, 60.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between production control scheduler and inventory coordinator 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 coordinator example responsibilities.

Manage several inventory locations within ERP system.
Manage delivery of raw material to production through communication with material handlers using FIFO.
Select components for manufacturing assembly/test orders and perform inventory transactions via ERP system.
Assist customers with their pet care needs, offering advice and recommendations.
Review existing WMS system, provide input for improvements, and provide end user training.
Use RF scan gun for daily functions and train for all daily functions of warehouse production.

Production control scheduler vs inventory coordinator skills

Common production control scheduler skills

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

Common inventory coordinator skills

Customer Service, 25%
Cleanliness, 10%
Sales Floor, 9%
Physical Inventory, 6%
Inventory Control, 5%
Purchase Orders, 5%

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