Material Scheduler
Listed on 2026-07-24
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Summary
Weekend Shift The Material Coordinator / Scheduler ensures that a comprehensive material plan is developed and executed to support production schedules, maintain inventory accuracy, and reflect current customer demand. Operating with mid-level autonomy, this role coordinates across production, purchasing, stores, and project management functions — owning day‑to‑day execution of SAP‑based scheduling and inventory management while proactively communicating shortages, rework status, and order ship date impacts to keep the build schedule on track.
The Material Coordinator / Scheduler is responsible for developing and executing material plans that support production schedules, maintaining inventory accuracy, and coordinating across departments to ensure on‑time build completion.
Production Scheduling & Planning- Review, maintain, and provide comments to the Production Schedule from SAP
- Maintain the Production Schedule to reflect current customer demand and build priorities
- Review Schedule with Supervisor / Team Lead to develop Run Order for the Line
- Analyze, report, and correct production data including usage transactions, production process errors, and quantity transactions to support manufacturing efficiency
- Enter and validate production data using SAP; data corrections are reviewed and approved by supervisor prior to submission
- Maintain Tower Rework List / Schedule with Completion Dates to provide clear communication to the team on tower status
- Coordinate Tower Rework activities with Supervisor / Team Lead
- Run Shortage report to identify purchased parts shortages
- Conduct daily audits of purchased part availability
- Communicate shortage information to Materials / Purchasing to expedite missing parts per the build schedule
- Correct inventory errors in SAP based on part availability; all corrections are subject to supervisor or finance designee review and approval prior to finalization
- Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counts and track material flow through production
- Support Shipping and Receiving Activities to support on‑time delivery and production needs
- Input Line Downs for missing or defective parts
- Maintain Line Down Open List and close line items upon resolution
- Communicate with the team on issues impacting order ship dates to ensure Project Managers have accurate information to provide customers
- Direct Material Handler activity as required to maintain material flow
- Communicate with Supervisor / Team Lead on daily priorities and production issues
- Coordinate Tower Rework scheduling and communication across the team
- Establish priorities and provide direction to hourly associates as needed
- On Time to Build Finish Date
- Assembly Downtime
- Schedule Accuracy
- Inventory Accuracy
- Performance of Activities and Tasks
- High school diploma or GED required;
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred - 5–7 years of relevant work experience, or college degree in a related field with applicable experience
- Previous experience in a production environment required; production scheduling, planning, or control strongly preferred
- Experience working with inventory control software (ERP/SAP) required
- Strong communication skills and ability to establish priorities and direct hourly associates
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Business acumen with understanding of production operations and scheduling
- Business performance measurement and data‑driven decision‑making
- Strong analytical skills; ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in production and inventory data
- Effective communication — written and verbal — across departments and organizational levels
- Change agility and adaptability in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
- Networking and cross‑functional collaboration skills
- Innovation and creative problem‑solving mindset
- Computer proficiency, including advanced use of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to read from computer screen and/or paper documents
- Strong knowledge of SAP required; proficiency in transaction entry, scheduling, and inventory correction
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