WIDIA · 15 hours ago
Supply Chain Engineer
La Vergne, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expKennametal Inc. is a leader in industrial technology, providing materials science and tooling solutions. The Supply Chain Engineer is responsible for optimizing material flow and production scheduling while leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production forecasts aligned with customer demand and capacity constraints
Release Orders and adjust priorities based on customer needs for Grouping Responsibilities
Validate routers and order specifications to ensure product quality and manufacturability
Coordinate with production teams to balance workloads across machining stations and prevent bottlenecks
Monitor production status using SAP PP modules, proactively identifying risks such as material shortages or technical issues
Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to streamline supply chain processes, reduce waste, and improve throughput
Design and implement Kanban systems for material replenishment and production flow
Analyze inventory data (e.g., safety stock, reorder points, FIFO compliance) to optimize stock levels and service rates
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, CSR, and Production to implement end-to-end process improvements
Develop and maintain visual management tools and performance dashboards to track KPIs and CI progress
Leverage SAP and other ERP tools to extract actionable insights for planning and improvement
Support master data accuracy and integrity across supply chain modules
Drive automation and digitalization of supply chain workflows where applicable
Actively participate in cross-functional projects related to new product introductions, capacity expansion, and system upgrades
Provide training and support to team members on CI tools and SAP functionalities
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or CI engineering
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field
Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification
Experience implementing Kanban and pull systems
Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and advanced planning tools
Company
WIDIA
WIDIA is a manufacturer of cutting tools offering precision-engineered products and custom solution services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jake McGrail
Channel Partner Representative - Kennametal & Widia Produc
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