Manufacturing Production Scheduler-US

Kennametal Inc.; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennametal Inc. in Asheboro, NC, seeks a Manufacturing Production Scheduler to manage demand and supply planning for key value streams and to maintain the monthly S&OP process aligned with Corporate Strategic Initiatives.

The role supports daily and weekly tactical planning, analyzes fill rates, inventory investments and forecast deviations, and coordinates with suppliers and production to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a planning/materials function/role.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent coordination with supervisors and co-workers.
• 5–7 years or more experience in a related position.

Responsibilities

• Deal directly with suppliers to ensure prompt and accurate deliveries and expedite materials as needed.
• Confer with supervisors to determine overdue project materials and provide status updates.
• Generate open purchase order reports and resolve invoice/credit issues with suppliers.
• Maintain Engineering Change Notices in SAP following SOPs.
• Update Material Master status to keep Safety Stocks accurate.
• Identify critical path materials and establish contingency plans to meet deadlines.
• Track material delivery dates and coordinate with production as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in planning/materials

Tools

SAP: Materials Module

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Kennametal

With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader,Kennametal Inc.delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn toKennametalto help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more atkennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Position Title: Manufacturing Production Scheduler

Department: Planning

Shift: 1st shift

Job Description and Qualifications:

Role Synopsis:

Kennametal seeks a Specialist Supply Chain Logistics to work in Asheboro, NC, and be responsible for the demand and supply planning processes for specific value streams and for maintaining the monthly S&OP processes in a manner that is in line with Corporate Strategic Initiatives. Will also support daily and weekly tactical planning activities that involve the analysis of fill rates, inventory investments and forecast deviations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deal directly with suppliers to ensure prompt and accurate deliveries, proactively expedite materials for timely delivery to meet the project's schedule.
• Confer with supervisors to determine overdue project materials, inform supervisors of product status, and answer queries on delivery of materials.
• Generate open purchase order reports, partner with Materials Manager to resolve invoice/credit issues with suppliers Maintain the Engineering Change Notice revisions in SAP following standard operating procedures.
• Regularly update and correct Material Master status to keep Safety Stocks accurate.
• Identify critical path(s) of materials and establish contingency plans to ensure project deadlines are maintained.
• Track material delivery dates and follow up with production, as required.
• Schedule Machines to optimize productivity and customer demand

Key Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SAP: Materials Module
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Preferred 4 year secondary degree or equivalent experience in a planning materials function/role
• Understand oral and written communications and instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers
• Must have 5 - 7 years or moreexperience in a related position

Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.