Materials Planner

BENTELER • Spartanburg, SC

36d

About The Position

The Materials Planner is responsible for coordinating and releasing components needed to meet production schedules and customer requirements. The role develops procedures and supports systems to optimize inventory levels, track containers, meet packaging needs, and optimize freight. It involves material planning for production demand, including managing materials from primarily international suppliers valued at approximately 25% of sales volume. The planner maintains inventory levels and integrity in line with department goals, applies FIFO principles to designated storage locations, supports internal and external customers—many of whom are overseas—and follows quality, safety, and housekeeping standards. The position also supports and drives continuous improvement activities that positively affect company profitability.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of three years of Materials/Logistics experience.
• Knowledge of SAP, MRP, and Lean Manufacturing required.
• English language required.

Nice To Haves

• Some college preferred, described as two years of formal education or related experience.
• International material planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and release components required to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Perform material planning activities to support production demand and satisfy customer requirements, including managing material from primarily international suppliers.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and inventory integrity in accordance with department goals and objectives.
• Ensure material is kept in designated storage locations using FIFO principles.
• Provide internal and external customer support, including support for customers based overseas.
• Perform to applicable quality systems standards.
• Support and drive continuous improvement activities to positively affect company profitability.
• Adhere to safety and housekeeping principles.
• Develop procedures and support systems to optimize inventory levels, track containers, meet packaging needs, and optimize freight.

What This Job Offers

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