Senior Supply Chain Planner
Company: Kennametal, Inc.
Location: Latrobe
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader,
Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through
materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers
across aerospace, earthworks, energy, general engineering and
transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with
precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 9,000 employees
are helping customers in more than 60 countries stay competitive.
Kennametal generated nearly $1.9 billion in revenues in fiscal
2020. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow Kennametal: Twitter,
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Senior Supply Chain
Planner: Americas Location: Latrobe PA or Pittsburgh PA
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the
following: Generate and optimize statistical forecast and ensure
alignment with the consensus demand plan with key stakeholders
(marketing, sales) Optimize and develop production plan to ensure
customer service level is maintained at each manufacturing location
based on the consensus forecast Manage the supply and demand
balance for a set number of Americas plants using the S&OP
process Work with the appropriate stakeholders to resolve key
issues and imbalances. Topics may include production capacity,
logistics, equipment, forecast deviations, raw materials supply
issues, etc Align demand forecast (vs business plan, revised
forecast plan, and actual sales) relative to the critical materials
inventory and production capabilities. Prepare monthly SIOP meeting
materials using cross-functional input and facilitate the meetings
Generate inventory projections and other KPIs and reports for
S&OP purposes The primary point of contact for day-to-day
decision making and resolution of issues relating to supply and
inventory for specific plant products Lead cross-functional
projects and convene cross-functional meetings to resolve issues
Partner with other stakeholders to create and implement best
practices Establish, manage, and track supply and demand metrics
Escalate business-critical decisions to management Work with
cross-functional team to find alternative supply sources if unable
to get the product from primary source Work with appropriate
stakeholders to ensure inventory planning is optimal and prevent
excess and obsolete inventory where possible Generate and analyze
analytics to ensure customer service is at an optimal level and
develop what-if scenarios when needed Skills and Knowledge Required
Bachelor---s degree in supply management, logistics, or a related
field (master---s degree a plus) Minimum of 6-8 years of supply
chain experience Prior experience planning in multiple
manufacturing sites Experience in production planning and demand
planning Prior experience interacting with production, marketing,
and sales General knowledge of Operations / Manufacturing process
SAP Production Planning and Kinaxis Rapid Response experience
highly desirable Strong PC experience, Microsoft Office Suite
experience required including Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint APICs
certification is a plus Must have strong analytical skills Strong
interpersonal and communication skills Team player, who also can
work independently and is self-motivated As part of our core
values, Kennametal is committed to providing an inclusive and
welcoming environment for all people. We are an Equal Opportunity
employer.
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