Rainer Satzinger
About Rainer Satzinger
Rainer Satzinger is a Senior Program Manager in Supply Chain at Kennametal, specializing in automating supply planning processes with Kinaxis RapidResponse. He holds a Dipl.-Ing. in Fertigungstechnik from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg and has extensive experience in supply chain management.
Work at Kennametal
Rainer Satzinger has held multiple positions at Kennametal, demonstrating a progressive career within the organization. He served as Director Supply Chain & Logistics from 2012 to 2019 in Switzerland, where he was responsible for overseeing supply chain operations. Following this role, he transitioned to the position of Sr Manager Global Planning Process from 2019 to 2021 in Fürth, Bayern, Deutschland. Currently, he is employed as Sr Program Manager Supply Chain since 2022, continuing to work in Fürth. His roles have focused on enhancing supply chain efficiency and implementing innovative solutions.
Education and Expertise
Rainer Satzinger studied at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, where he specialized in Fertigungstechnik and earned a Dipl.-Ing. Univ. degree from 1985 to 1990. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role. He specializes in automating supply planning processes, particularly using Kinaxis RapidResponse, a tool that enhances supply chain management and planning capabilities.
Background
Rainer Satzinger has a robust background in supply chain management, with extensive experience in various roles within Kennametal. His career spans over a decade, during which he has developed a deep understanding of supply chain logistics and planning processes. His work has primarily focused on the integration of technology into supply chain operations, aiming to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Kennametal, Rainer Satzinger has contributed to significant improvements in supply chain processes. His focus on technological solutions has led to advancements in supply planning and logistics. By leveraging tools like Kinaxis RapidResponse, he has played a key role in automating and optimizing supply chain operations, which has been essential for the company's operational success.