Material Planner
About The Position
The Material Planner supports procurement and execution of material requirements by maintaining material availability for production while balancing working capital and warehousing constraints. The role develops and maintains material-planning assumptions with purchasing, planning, operations, logistics/warehousing, and commercial teams; executes MRP and issues purchase orders; helps resolve invoicing discrepancies in SAP; monitors supply plans and material requirements; reports and helps address inventory issues; and analyzes supplier performance and inventory to improve inventory turns, reduce waste, and optimize customer service. The position works cross-functionally with Sales, Business Units, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Procurement, and Operations to align activities and meet company objectives. This is a full-time, hybrid, first-shift role.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in supply chain, production scheduling, demand planning, or operations.
- Strong computer skills, including knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office, Power BI, and SAP/ERP.
- Ability to access reports and data and use the information to make effective analytical decisions.
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers and vendors.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills and clear verbal and written communication.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Self-motivation, multitasking, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related field is preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office, Power BI, and SAP/ERP are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain material-planning assumptions with purchasing, planning, operations, logistics/warehousing, and commercial teams, including safety stocks, lead times, order quantities, and lot sizing.
- Execute MRP for materials and issue purchase orders to ensure material availability for Operations.
- Review and assist in resolving invoicing discrepancies in SAP using MRBR or VIM.
- Monitor supply plans to identify changes and determine their effect on material requirements schedules.
- Report back orders, short stock, excess items, and slow-moving inventory to relevant parties, and develop solutions with suppliers and internal resources.
- Analyze supplier performance and inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
- Work cross-functionally with Sales, Business Units, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Procurement, and Operations to ensure alignment and meet company objectives.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits program with eligibility from the first day.
- 401(k) program with a 5% employer match and 100% vesting upon enrollment.
- Four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave, and 11 company holidays, including two floating holidays.
- Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and access to the DevelopU educational platform with more than 10,000 free courses.
- Career growth support from leaders.
- Inclusive working environment and opportunities to participate in Employee Resource Groups.
- Wellness and employee assistance programs.
- Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus, and equity pay for certain roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
