Materials Management Planner

Brenntag•Santa Fe Springs, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Management Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining material plans, managing inventory levels, supporting production, coordinating with suppliers, forecasting demand, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with company policies. This role aims to ensure the timely availability of raw materials and components for production while optimizing inventory and reducing costs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Frequently required to walk and sit.
Occasionally required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP, MRP, and Excel software tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain material plans based on production schedules, demand forecasts, and inventory levels.
Place orders with suppliers and coordinate material deliveries to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
Monitor and analyze inventory levels to ensure the right quantities are available for production.
Implement inventory control processes to reduce excess stock, waste, and stockouts.
Collaborate with production planners and teams to ensure timely material availability and resolve any material shortages or issues that may impact production timelines.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and cost-effective pricing.
Resolve any issues related to quality, delivery, or supplier performance.
Work closely with the sales and operations teams to forecast demand and adjust material planning as required to meet production schedules and customer demands.
Use software tools (ERP, MRP, Excel, etc.) to analyze material usage, track orders, and generate reports on inventory status, material costs, and supplier performance.
Identify and implement process improvements related to material planning, inventory management, and procurement activities to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Ensure all material planning activities adhere to company policies and regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate records of material planning and procurement activities.