Material Scheduler

our team • Springfield, MO

2d • 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

• Develop and execute material plans that support production schedules.
• Maintain inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate across departments to ensure on-time build completion.
• 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.

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