Materials Planner 1 - Receiving

Oracle•Redwood City, CA

7d•$42,800 - $83,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Planner is responsible for supporting daily warehouse, inventory, and logistics operations to ensure the efficient flow of materials while maintaining a safe, organized, and accurate inventory environment.

Requirements

Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, and move throughout warehouse and office environments for extended periods.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance or appropriate material handling equipment.
Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, order/cherry pickers, and other warehouse equipment after receiving required training and certification.
Ability to safely operate company vehicles, including cargo vans and box trucks, with a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to use computers, handheld scanners, mobile devices, barcode equipment, and standard office equipment to perform daily inventory and warehouse transactions.
Ability to handle computers, servers, peripherals, and other electronic equipment using proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) handling procedures when applicable.
Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment while consistently meeting productivity, quality, and safety expectations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Distribution, Logistics, or a related field.
0–2 years of experience in a high-volume warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing, or inventory environment.
Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, or Oracle inventory applications is preferred.
Experience handling, cleaning, configuring, or deploying laptops and other IT hardware assets is preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Forklift and material handling equipment experience or the ability to become certified upon hire.
Knowledge of domestic and international shipping processes, carrier requirements, and shipping documentation is preferred.
Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in inventory transactions and documentation.
Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Positive, customer-focused attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Receive, unload, inspect, verify, label, sort, store, and transact incoming materials using Oracle inventory systems.
Process Asset Reclaim returns (laptops and related equipment) from current and departing employees, ensuring assets are accurately received, inspected, documented, and routed according to established procedures.
Clean, inspect, configure, and kit laptops and related IT equipment for redeployment, ensuring devices meet established quality standards and are complete with the appropriate accessories prior to distribution.
Verify that all incoming shipments match purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation, and promptly identify and resolve discrepancies.
Transport materials and inventory between warehouse locations, laboratories, offices, and approved off-site facilities using appropriate material handling equipment.
Perform inventory put-away, replenishment, consolidation, and stock rotation activities to optimize warehouse organization and picking efficiency.
Pick, stage, assemble, and kit hardware, laptops, peripherals, and other materials for internal customers, new hire deployments, technology refreshes, and outbound shipments while meeting established service level agreements.
Support promotional item fulfillment, hardware distribution, and special project requests as assigned.
Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, audits, reconciliations, and routine inventory control activities.
Perform Oracle system transactions accurately and in a timely manner for receiving, transfers, adjustments, order fulfillment, inventory movements, and returns.
Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and order/cherry pickers, in accordance with company safety policies and certification requirements.
Drive company vehicles, including cargo vans and box trucks, to transport materials between Oracle facilities and approved off-site locations when required.
Ensure all inventory is properly identified, labeled, secured, and stored in designated warehouse locations.
Maintain warehouse, laboratory, and storage areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition while adhering to all company safety policies and environmental guidelines.
Demonstrate safe work practices and actively promote a culture of safety by identifying hazards and reporting unsafe conditions.
Support receiving, shipping, reverse logistics, laptop cleaning, asset refurbishment, and kitting operations to meet operational and customer service requirements.
Review existing work instructions and standard operating procedures and recommend updates to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with business requirements.
Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement, increased productivity, and cost savings by collaborating with team members and management.
Troubleshoot routine operational and inventory issues independently and escalate more complex issues when appropriate.
Assist with cross-functional projects and perform other warehouse, inventory, and logistics duties as assigned.