Materials Planner

Aston Carter•Middletown, PA

4d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Planner is a vital operational role within the supply chain function, responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials required for production. This position plays a key role in supporting business continuity by forecasting demand, managing inventory levels, and coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders. The role is structured as a dual position, equally focused on Material Planning and Production Planning, and involves a variety of functions related to scheduling and loading manufacturing requirements for select products and project-oriented business.

Requirements

6+ years of planning experience (production, materials, etc.) within a manufacturing environment or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with 2 years of experience.
ERP experience required - familiarity with BaaN, SAP, Oracle, or another ERP system.
Basic print reading skills.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing Planning
Production Planner
Materials Planner
Demand Planner
Buyer
Supply Chain Planning
Ability to collaborate with others and involve them in decision making.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and resources.
Self-awareness and willingness to learn and adapt to change.
Drive for customer value through business knowledge and effort to identify customer needs.
Value improvement and innovation by staying ahead of trends and creating opportunities.
Ownership and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain material plans based on production schedules and forecasts.
Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment orders.
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components.
Resolve material shortages and expedite critical components.
Analyze MRP data and adjust planning parameters.
Support new product introductions and engineering changes.
Maintain accurate planning data in ERP systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality.
Ensure alignment of material planning with organizational goals for cost, quality, and delivery.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to supply chain and planning processes.
Schedule and load manufacturing requirements for assigned products and projects.
Work with Purchasing and Production Supervisor to support stocking programs, minimize inventory on hand, while maximizing flexibility for select product lines.
Support stocking/replenishment programs for repetitive, high volume saleable products for select product lines.
Confirm and transfer production orders from MRP sessions.
Release MRP and PRP production orders daily.
Review product requirements and update work order schedules based on component availability and manufacturing lead-time.
Maintain sales orders based on revised requirements and deliveries.
Revise and coordinate production schedules with manufacturing based on customer demand.
Establish and coordinate with Production Team Leaders the priority in which work orders are kitted, released, and scheduled in production.
Serve as the focal point for product-specific expedites, interfacing with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Purchasing in planning/changing/coordinating work orders and component requirements.
Purchase intercompany components to support production of the products under the planner’s control.
Provide assistance to all production and planning areas as needed.
Focus on increasing productivity in all activities.
Follow necessary PPE requirements, appropriate specifications, and company procedures.
Other duties as assigned by manager.