Material Planner

MAPAL Group • Fountain Inn, SC

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

MAPAL Inc. is the US subsidiary of the MAPAL Group, employing over 160 team members across two US locations. The Fountain Inn, South Carolina site serves as the US Centre of Competence for solid carbide tools, with a particular focus on supporting the US aerospace industry through an on-site Aerospace Test Centre. The MAPAL Group is a global supplier of precision tools for machining various materials, operating as a family business with 4,850 employees worldwide. They position themselves as a technology partner to their customers, offering interesting and challenging tasks, development opportunities, and attractive working conditions to foster long-term employment.

Requirements

• 2–4-year degree, desired (Technical/Vocational — Metal Machining, Drafting, Engineering, Supply Chain/Logistics) and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience in materials management, disposition, or inventory planning within a manufacturing environment (Make-to-Order/specials operation preferred).
• Working knowledge of SAP (PP/MM modules) master data maintenance; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Technical understanding of manufacturing processes, blueprint reading, and machining/tooling terminology; cutting tool industry experience a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; structured, data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills; able to manage priorities across two locations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable coordinating remotely and traveling between sites.
• Strong work ethic; self-motivated, independent, and capable of making decisions.
• Customer focused; ability to work cooperatively across cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel regularly between Port Huron, MI and Fountain Inn, SC.

Nice To Haves

• Technical/Vocational degree in Metal Machining, Drafting, Engineering, Supply Chain/Logistics
• Make-to-Order/specials operation experience
• Cutting tool industry experience

Responsibilities

• Monitor material availability for production and customer orders across Port Huron, MI and Fountain Inn, SC.
• Process and resolve material-related exception messages (MD06) and shortages.
• Ensure availability of raw materials, PCD tips, carbide rods, purchased components, and externally processed materials.
• Coordinate with Production Control to prevent production delays due to missing materials.
• Source alternative carbide rods and identify tip substitutes when standard materials are unavailable.
• Execute operational material planning (disposition) activities for both locations.
• Maintain inventory levels aligned with business and customer requirements.
• Monitor demand, supply, and inventory trends; support inventory optimization initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze inventory, shortage, and material-availability KPIs.
• Work with Procurement to expedite materials and external services; escalate supplier delivery issues and shortages.
• Coordinate external coating and processing services, including identifying the coating source and confirming post-coating grind diameter.
• Work with Shipping on purchase order creation; support sourcing alternatives when approved materials are unavailable.
• Create and maintain BOMs, routers, material masters, and lead times in SAP for both locations.
• Create and extend material numbers (Zmagento); verify revision levels and ensure SAP planning data remains accurate.
• Match tools with routers; collect BOM material for production orders.
• Support new material and product setup, including P-Blanks (Fountain Inn) file updates and related costing coordination with Germany.
• Support conversion of sales orders into planned and production orders.
• Review TET projects and special customer requirements with Customer Service.
• Create NACH, FOC, non-conforming, and rework orders; process TECO for individual orders.
• Coordinate repair planning and service-order activities; review service notes (ZPO9, QM12).
• Support OPT router creation, follow-up, and investigation across departments.
• Manage technical documentation — drawings, travelers, and laser marking.
• Analyze inventory, shortage, and material-availability performance; prepare reports and spreadsheets for management review.
• Investigate cost and machine-time variances; correct order costing errors.
• Support KPI reporting related to inventory, shortages, and material availability.
• Work closely with Customer Service, Purchasing, Production Control, Engineering, and Logistics at both Port Huron and Fountain Inn.
• Communicate material-related risks affecting production schedules or customer deliveries.
• Participate in daily and weekly production meetings as needed at each site.
• Exceed and exhibit all MAPAL Inc behaviors as defined by policy, procedure, and standards.
• Actively participate in cross-functional team projects and assignments as directed.
• Additional responsibilities as needs present.

Benefits

• Market competitive salary
• Benefit eligibility and vesting that start on your 1st day with us! (Medical, vision, dental, std, ltd, 401k)
• Opportunities for career development
• Training here and abroad
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree