Material Scheduler

Buckman•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role contributes to success by ensuring optimal raw material planning, scheduling and resource coordination across the two North American manufacturing sites using SAP and business analytics tools. The goal is to schedule raw materials that adhere to the production schedules for each manufacturing site, ensuring on-time-in-full delivery that ensures efficient inventory levels and exceed order fulfillment expectations while supporting financial objectives. This role partners closely with Procurement, Supply Planning, Production Scheduling, Logistics, and suppliers to ensure seamless supply network planning and production schedule accuracy at manufacturing sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Operations Management
4 - 6 years Job Experience
Proficiency in Material Scheduling, Procurement and supply chain terminology
SAP or ERP platform experience
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder
Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations

Nice To Haves

APICS certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure on-time-in-full supply of raw materials, packaging, and inventory items.
Confirm item/container availability for each order
Manage Open Purchase Order Report to track incoming materials
Place accurate and timely orders per ISO standards
Expedite and resolve supplier issues to meet production schedules
Maintain accurate and responsive inventory systems.
Use SAP to manage or adjust raw material orders for both NA sites and any tolling
Develop and manage raw material safety stock strategies with Supply Planning
Identify and report expired or slow-moving raw materials or packaging
Apply analytical tools to forecast and resolve inventory or supplier reliability issues
Achieve high accuracy in annual inventory counts
Perform data entry, recount, and reconciliation activities
Participate in routine cycle and annual counts.
Optimize inventory levels to meet demand and reduce waste
Review demand and lead times periodically
Set and maintain safety stock and reorder points
Manager planner number assignments
Align material availability with production schedule
Review and validate planned purchase orders
Attend daily production meetings and update availability to manufacturing teams
Escalate supply chain issues impacting customer satisfaction
Generate monthly performance reports – Supplier OTIF
Support accounting and special projects
Interface with Procurement to resolve order issues
Participate in problem-solving teams