Material Planner

Whirlpool • Greenville, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Planner serves as the strategic 'air traffic controller' for the entire inventory lifecycle of equipment, parts, and assemblies, ensuring seamless material flow to meet production goals. This role is responsible for comprehensive requirements planning, scheduling, expediting overdue materials, maintaining precise inventory and quality control records, and coordinating all material movement across purchasing, production, and engineering teams.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-4 years material management experience
• Working knowledge of computer based software and scheduling tools: (SAP, MRP, EDI, ASN, MPS, WMCS, APS, Excel)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Determine material requirements based on engineering and production schedules.
• Compute the exact amount of material needed for specific jobs and establish sequential delivery dates based on urgency and availability.
• Arrange and accelerate the flow of equipment, materials, and assemblies according to priorities.
• Identify and track overdue materials and arrange for immediate transfer or repair to prevent bottlenecks.
• Maintain precise manual or computerized records, including inventory levels and material locations.
• Examine incoming materials to verify strict conformance to specifications and purchase orders.
• Confer with department heads and internal teams to determine current and future needs, as well as coordinate the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production, and engineering.

Benefits

• Up to 80+ hours of paid training
• Up to 120 hours of paid time off (prorated based on start date)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid holidays, and other benefits available immediately
• Quarterly bonus opportunities!
• Tuition reimbursement
• Apprenticeship Program(s)
• Career growth opportunities and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED