Material Scheduler
Job Summary
The Material Coordinator / Scheduler ensures 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.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and execute material plans that support production schedules, maintain inventory accuracy, and 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.
Performance Measures
On Time to Build Finish Date
Assembly Downtime
Schedule Accuracy
Inventor Accuracy
Attendance
Performance of Activities and Tasks
Education & Experience
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.
Skills & Competencies
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 a computer screen and/or paper documents.
Physical Demands
Occasional bending and stooping.
Keyboarding/typing.
Ability to read from a computer screen and/or paper documents.
Ability to verbally communicate.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.