Manufacturing Production Scheduler

Kennametal

. Manage demand and supply planning processes for specific value streams .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeAsheboro • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in demand and supply planning processes, with a strong focus on SAP Materials Module and effective communication skills to manage supplier relationships and project schedules.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SAP Materials ModuleDemand PlanningSupply PlanningInventory ManagementEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Demand PlanningSupply PlanningInventory ManagementMaterials ManagementForecastingS&OP ProcessesOpen Purchase Order ReportingMaterial Master UpdatesContingency PlanningTactical Planning

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Value StreamsProject SchedulesSupplier ManagementSafety StocksEngineering Change Notice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage demand and supply planning processes for specific value streams
Maintain monthly S&OP processes aligned with Corporate Strategic Initiatives
Support daily and weekly tactical planning activities involving fill rates, inventory investments, and forecast deviations
Deal directly with suppliers to ensure prompt and accurate deliveries
Proactively expedite materials for timely delivery to meet project schedules
Confer with supervisors regarding overdue project materials and product status
Generate open purchase order reports
Partner with the Materials Manager to resolve invoice/credit issues with suppliers
Maintain Engineering Change Notice revisions in SAP following standard operating procedures
Update and correct Material Master status to keep Safety Stocks accurate
Identify critical material paths and establish contingency plans
Track material delivery dates and follow up with production
Schedule machines to optimize productivity and customer demand

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 more experience in a related position