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O*NET-SOC 43-5061.00

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.Core11370
  2. Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.Core11365
  3. Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.Core11363
  4. Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.Core11372
  5. Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.Core11366
  6. Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.Core11368
  7. Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.Core11364
  8. Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.Supplemental11362
  9. Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using sales forecasts.Core11375
  10. Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed.Core11371
  11. Compile and prepare documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, or purchase, maintenance, or repair orders.Supplemental11377
  12. Calculate figures, such as required amounts of labor or materials, manufacturing costs, or wages, using pricing schedules, adding machines, calculators, or computers.Supplemental11369
  13. Contact suppliers to verify shipment details.Supplemental11373
  14. Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures.Supplemental11367
  15. Establish and prepare product construction directions and locations and information on required tools, materials, equipment, numbers of workers needed, and cost projections.Supplemental11376
  16. Maintain files, such as maintenance records, bills of lading, or cost reports.Supplemental11374
  17. Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates.Supplemental11378

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 94 examples in 24 categories, 19 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software

  • ABB Production Planning
  • ADi SmartBOL
  • Applied Software Technologies Asset Maintenance and Materials Management System
  • Asprova
  • Bill of lading software
  • Bills of lading software
  • Creo Synapse Upfront
  • DM2 Bills of Lading
  • Enterprise Logix
  • ERP INDUSTRIOS Material Planning
  • Factory Edge MRP
  • Ingenious ProPlan
  • Ingenious ProSched
  • InteProc Material Requirements Planning
  • Interwave Technology RS Bizware Scheduler
  • Lamar Info Net
  • LSA Visual DBR
  • LSA Visual Easy Lean
  • Made2Manage Supply Chain Management
  • Niku Clarity
  • Oracle Flow Manufacturing
  • Oracle Manufacturing Scheduling
  • Pelion manufacturing process optimization MPO software
  • Pivotal Z Prestige Scheduler
  • PMC KanbanSIM
  • Preactor APS
  • Preactor Finite Capacity Scheduling
  • Production scheduling and planning software
  • RSS Solutions NaView
  • Stratford Group INMASS/MRP
  • Waterloo Hydrogeologic TACTIC

Inventory management software

  • Accvision ABMIS
  • iCode Everest
  • Rytech Software Small Business Inventory Control

Document management software

  • Adobe AcrobatHot Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Adobe IllustratorHot Technology
  • Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology

Desktop publishing software

  • Adobe InDesignHot Technology

Procurement software

  • Aestiva Purchase Order

Data base user interface and query software

  • Airtable
  • Data entry software
  • Database software
  • FileMaker Pro
  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
  • Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate
  • Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Financial analysis software

  • Cost estimating software

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Epicor Vantage ERP
  • Exact MAX
  • Exact Software Macola ES
  • Geac MPC Production
  • Giraffe Production Systems Giraffe Schedule System
  • Maynard PlanStaff Manager
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Dynamics ERP
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP
  • MicroStrategy Report Services
  • NetSuite ERP
  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • Oracle PeopleSoftHot Technology
  • PRONTO Xi
  • QAD Adaptive ERP
  • Sage MAS 90 ERP
  • SAP softwareHot Technology
  • SYSPRO business software

Accounting software

  • Fund accounting software
  • Intuit QuickBooksHot Technology
  • Sage Peachtree Premium Accounting for Manufacturing

Word processing software

  • Google DocsHot Technology
  • Microsoft OneNote
  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Cloud-based data access and sharing software

  • Google Drive

Industrial control software

  • Honeywell Wintress PACNet

Electronic mail software

  • IBM Notes
  • Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Data base reporting software

  • Inetsoft
  • SAP Crystal Reports

Analytical or scientific software

  • KAPES
  • Micro Estimating FabPlan
  • MTI Systems Costimator JS

Medical software

  • Medical condition coding software
  • Medical procedure coding software
  • MEDITECH softwareHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHot Technology
  • Oracle Primavera Systems

Human resources software

  • Questek Humanis

Time accounting software

  • Work Technology WorkTech Time
  • Workbrain Time and Attendance

Calendar and scheduling software

  • Workbrain Employee Scheduling

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Read work orders to determine material or setup requirements.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

  • Inspect items for damage or defects.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Processing Information

  • Compile data or documentation.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

  • Examine documents to verify adherence to requirements.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • Calculate costs of goods or services.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Scheduling Work and Activities

  • Schedule operational activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Record personnel information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Record production information.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Maintain operational records.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare informational or reference materials.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Provide information to coworkers.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Coordinate shipping activities with external parties.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Coordinate operational activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 15
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.