Inventory & Material Planning Specialist - immediate opening

Hollingsworth • Mishawaka, IN

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About The Position

Hollingsworth is seeking a recent graduate or early-career professional to join its Mishawaka team as a customer-facing Inventory & Material Planning Specialist. This role offers hands-on experience in material planning, inventory control, supplier coordination, logistics, and production support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Previous material-planning experience is not required; training in the systems and processes needed for the role will be provided.

Requirements

• Recent graduate or early-career candidate with relevant education and/or hands-on experience.
• Some experience or exposure to manufacturing, warehousing, inventory, logistics, supply chain, or operations through employment, internship, co-op, or other hands-on experience.
• Comfortable working with numbers and reviewing information for accuracy.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong communication, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service mindset.
• Willingness to learn material planning, inventory management, supplier coordination, and ERP/MRP systems.

Nice To Haves

• Degree or coursework in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or supply chain.
• Exposure to SAP or another ERP/MRP system.
• Automotive, warehouse, packaging, kitting, fulfillment, or distribution experience.

Responsibilities

• Help review customer demand, schedules, inventory, and material requirements.
• Monitor material availability and help identify potential shortages.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to obtain updates and resolve issues.
• Support shipment priorities, deliveries, and production requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory and material-planning information.
• Learn to use ERP/MRP systems and customer portals.
• Participate in continuous-improvement activities related to inventory, material flow, and customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed