Materials Planner

Aston Carter • Solon, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Planner, you will develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and safety stock levels. You will monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts and overstock situations, ensuring seamless coordination with Production, Planning, Sourcing, and Warehouse teams to maintain product availability. Your role involves using ERP/MRP systems to keep production data accurate, tracking progress on work orders, and adjusting plans as necessary. Additionally, you will maintain accurate records of inventory, shipments, and distribution activities, propose solutions to supply chain disruptions, and recommend process improvement ideas.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing planning role.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with ERP and MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, M3, or similar).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with production and schedule planning.
• Proficient in inventory management and supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and safety stock levels.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Sourcing, and Warehouse teams to ensure product availability.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to keep production data accurate and up to date.
• Track progress on work orders and adjust plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, shipments, and distribution activities.
• Monitor for any supply chain disruptions and propose solutions.
• Identify and recommend process improvement ideas.
• Maintain Distribution Order dating to optimize material flow from Manufacturing to the Distribution Center.
• Support operations with on-time delivery of material to the work centers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed