Materials Planning Specialist

Industrial Electric Manufacturing•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IEM is seeking a Materials Planning Specialist, MRS for our Jacksonville, FL location. This role will report into the Material Replenishment Supervisor and will be key in establishing and refining material replenishment strategies to support IEM Jacksonville’s lean production system. The individual will be responsible for designing and implementing material flow processes aligned with principles such as Kanban, PFEP, JIT, and FIFO. Ownership of changes, updates, or continuous improvements to the PFEP, material flow strategy, or replenishment system falls within the MRS team. This role will also serve as a cross-functional liaison among Production, Supply Chain, and Fabrication to ensure successful adoption and execution of these systems. This position offers the opportunity to lead the foundational buildout of lean materials processes and develop broad operational knowledge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position requires 100% in-office presence in our Jacksonville, FL offices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a relevant degree program.
1 to 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to materials management, operations planning, or production support; internships or co-op experience will be considered.
Foundational understanding of lean principles such as 5S, value stream mapping, Kanban, and PFEP.
Experience working with ERP systems (Infor preferred) and material tracking solutions.
Effective communication and project management skills with an ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
Demonstrated initiative and drive to improve processes, with a willingness to learn and grow into a larger leadership role.

Responsibilities

Design, pilot, and implement lean material replenishment systems including Kanban, PFEP, JIT, and visual replenishment strategies.
Develop and maintain point-of-use (POU) inventory solutions to reduce material travel and downtime.
Collaborate closely with Production, Fabrication, Planning, and Warehouse teams to align material delivery processes with work center needs.
Lead regular reviews and kaizen events to identify gaps and drive standardization.
Work with warehouse and production staff to improve part staging and kitting processes in support of work center schedules.
Ensure accurate ERP transactions, drive cycle count integrity, and support real-time inventory visibility.
Serve as a champion for lean transformation efforts related to materials flow and planning.
Develop and standardize visual management tools to support tiered daily management.
Train key personnel on lean material systems and practices.
Document standard work and facilitate knowledge transfer across shifts and departments.