Materials Planner

AMSOIL INC. • Columbus, OH

2d • $64,800 - $76,200 • Onsite

About The Position

AMSOIL is seeking a Materials Planner at its Columbus, Ohio location. The role helps keep production running smoothly by ensuring materials are available when needed and meet required specifications. It coordinates supplier deliveries, anticipates shortages, and balances inventory with production needs to prevent disruptions, reduce excess inventory, and protect working capital.

The Materials Planner manages material planning and replenishment, translating demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory targets into purchase orders and supplier schedules. The position monitors supplier performance, material availability, and inventory health; works with suppliers and internal teams to maintain supply continuity; and supports launches, engineering changes, supplier transitions, and phase-in/phase-out initiatives. It also contributes to inventory improvement, supply-chain resilience, cross-site planning, and continuous improvement.

The role is an embedded member of the site operating team. The Site Operations Director provides input on daily priorities, responsiveness, plant integration, and performance. Planning leadership retains responsibility for functional standards, planning methods, inventory-planning policies, role expectations, professional development, and performance accountability. Scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel may be required as needed, up to 15%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• At least 2 years of materials planning, supply-chain planning, purchasing execution, supplier management, or comparable manufacturing supply-chain experience.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and a strong understanding of material requirements planning.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong negotiating skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Understanding of organizational goals and objectives.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed, up to 15%.
• Authorization to work in the United States (or Canada if applicable) without current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification is desirable but not required.
• Supply-chain experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage material planning and replenishment activities to support uninterrupted production and optimal inventory levels.
• Translate demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory targets into purchase orders and supplier schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance, material availability, and inventory health, proactively addressing shortages, delays, and supply risks.
• Collaborate with Production, Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Control, Quality, Engineering, and Operations to support business objectives and supply continuity.
• Maintain planning parameters, master data, and inventory policies to produce accurate material requirements planning (MRP) outputs.
• Coordinate supplier delivery schedules, expediting, issue resolution, and performance reviews.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, supplier transitions, and phase-in/phase-out initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory performance, reduce excess and obsolete materials, and strengthen supply-chain resilience.
• Participate in cross-site planning initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to standardize and enhance planning practices.
• Coordinate with assigned suppliers on material requirements, delivery schedules, supply continuity, performance expectations, quality concerns, capacity constraints, material availability, and issue resolution.
• Engage with internal departments and site leadership to support daily operating priorities, plant integration, and performance.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays each year.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid life insurance.
• Paid short-term disability insurance.
• Paid long-term disability insurance.
• Competitive health benefits.
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options.
• Group dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Employee discount on AMSOIL products.
• Company bonus may be available.
• Annual merit increases may be available.
• Opportunities for advancement and performance-based rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level