Material Scheduler

our team • Springfield, MO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) highly recommended
• Experience implementing transactional technology such as bar coding is a plus

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing material plans that support production schedules, maintaining inventory accuracy, and coordinating across departments to ensure on-time build completion.
• Reviewing, maintaining, and providing comments to the Production Schedule from SAP.
• Maintaining the Production Schedule to reflect current customer demand and build priorities.
• Reviewing Schedule with Supervisor / Team Lead to develop Run Order for the Line.
• Analyzing, reporting, and correcting production data including usage transactions, production process errors, and quantity transactions to support manufacturing efficiency.
• Entering and validating production data using SAP; data corrections are reviewed and approved by supervisor prior to submission.
• Maintaining Tower Rework List / Schedule with Completion Dates to provide clear communication to the team on tower status.
• Coordinating Tower Rework activities with Supervisor / Team Lead.
• Running Shortage report to identify purchased parts shortages.
• Conducting daily audits of purchased part availability.
• Communicating shortage information to Materials / Purchasing to expedite missing parts per the build schedule.
• Correcting inventory errors in SAP based on part availability; all corrections are subject to supervisor or finance designee review and approval prior to finalization.
• Driving inventory accuracy through cycle counts and tracking material flow through production.
• Supporting Shipping and Receiving Activities to support on-time delivery and production needs.
• Inputting Line Downs for missing or defective parts.
• Maintaining Line Down Open List and closing line items upon resolution.
• Communicating with the team on issues impacting order ship dates to ensure Project Managers have accurate information to provide customers.
• Directing Material Handler activity as required to maintain material flow.
• Communicating with Supervisor / Team Lead on daily priorities and production issues.
• Coordinating Tower Rework scheduling and communication across the team.
• Establishing priorities and providing direction to hourly associates as needed.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED