Materials Planner

Stanley Black & Decker•Hopkinsville, KY

6h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Materials Planner, you’ll be part of our Logistics team working as an on-site employee. You’ll be responsible for planning, scheduling, and managing materials for production, with a strong focus on purchasing, inventory management, and work order (WO) planning. This role involves coordinating cross-functional supply chain activities to ensure targets are met, communicating with outside suppliers regarding delivery schedules, and resolving supply chain issues. You will also maintain inventory integrity, drive continuous improvement, assess supplier performance, and manage kanban supermarket inventory. The goal is to plan and maintain accurate inventory levels to assure 100% customer service levels while minimizing financial exposure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.
Proficiency in ERP systems and material management software
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, collaboration and time management abilities.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and work order planning.
Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and inventory management.
Deep understanding of material requirement planning and inventory control.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
JDE a plus.
Certification in APICS (CPIM or CSCP) or equivalent recognized supply chain certification.
Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with forecasting methodologies.

Responsibilities

Plan, Monitor, and Optimize Material & Inventory Flow
Coordinate Cross- Functional Supply Chain Activities to ensure targets are being met.
Communicate with outside suppliers on delivery schedules and resolve supply chain issues, including delays, discrepancies, and inventory variances.
Maintain inventory integrity and documentation to include but not limited to material demand, supply patterns, inventory trends, audits, cycle counts, etc.
Drive Continuous Improvement and Compliance to follow with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Assess supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery timeliness.
Maintain kanban supermarket inventory and monitor discrepancies.
Plan and maintain accurate inventory levels and control to assure 100% customer service levels while minimizing financial exposure.
Monitor and control inventory integrity, including product identification and location programs.
Release purchase orders and establish contracts in accordance with corporate policies.
Document and dispose of damaged product per company policy.
Identify and resolve discrepancies in customer orders and inventory, conducting research and recommending corrective actions.
Help develop methods and procedures for effective inventory movement in the warehouse.
Ensure on-time delivery of purchases and timely, accurate purchase order maintenance.
Participate in operational lean activities and other projects as assigned.