Materials Planner

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.•Hopkinsville, KY

9d•$45,700 - $73,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Planner is an onsite member of the Logistics team responsible for planning, scheduling, and managing production materials, with a focus on purchasing, inventory management, and work order planning. The role coordinates supply chain activities, maintains inventory accuracy and documentation, supports supplier performance and on-time purchasing, and helps ensure customer service targets while minimizing financial exposure. The planner also contributes to continuous improvement, operational lean activities, warehouse procedures, and compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. The role is based in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Standard work hours generally apply, but overtime and deviated schedules—including early, late, and weekend work—may be required on occasion, often without notice. Travel flexibility is required, primarily for domestic U.S. travel, with minimal or no international travel. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Three to five years of experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.
Proficiency in ERP systems and material management software; JDE is a plus.
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 requirements planning and inventory control.
Ability and flexibility to travel by automobile, airplane, bus, train, boat, or other means.
Overtime and deviated work schedules, including early, late, and weekend work, may be required on occasion and often without notice.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) or an 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 and inventory flow for production.
Coordinate cross-functional supply chain activities to ensure targets are met.
Communicate with outside suppliers about delivery schedules and resolve delays, discrepancies, and inventory variances.
Maintain inventory integrity and documentation, including material demand, supply patterns, inventory trends, audits, and cycle counts.
Support continuous improvement and compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Assess supplier performance in quality, cost, and delivery timeliness.
Maintain kanban supermarket inventory and monitor discrepancies.
Plan and maintain accurate inventory levels and controls to support 100% customer service while minimizing financial exposure.
Monitor inventory integrity, including product identification and location programs.
Release purchase orders and establish contracts in accordance with corporate policies.
Document and dispose of damaged products according to company policy.
Communicate and report effectively.
Identify and resolve discrepancies in customer orders and inventory through research and recommended corrective actions.
Help develop methods and procedures for effective warehouse inventory movement.
Ensure purchases are delivered on time and purchase orders are maintained accurately and promptly.
Participate in operational lean activities and other assigned projects.