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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