Procurement & Material Planner

AP NONWEILER CO INC•Cartersville, GA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement & Material Planner aligns customer demand, material availability, inventory, and production schedules to support efficient, on-time operations. Serving as the primary link between Customer Service and Operations, the role owns procurement, material planning, inventory control, and production scheduling to help meet customer commitments. The position manages supplier relationships, inventory replenishment, and cycle count processes, and proactively identifies and resolves material, inventory, and capacity constraints. It supports planning discipline, inventory accuracy, and supply chain processes as Res-Tek grows and improves operational performance. The role plans and procures raw materials, packaging, and operating supplies; manages purchase orders and supplier performance; and coordinates with Operations and Customer Service on material availability, production schedules, and customer commitments. It also monitors inventory and material consumption, maintains inventory accuracy, manages supplier relationships, tracks material risks, maintains purchasing and planning data, and supports continuous improvement. Production schedules are developed and maintained to balance demand, material availability, plant capacity, and operational priorities.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, inventory control, production planning, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, inventory management, scheduling, procurement, and material planning.
Experience sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and coordinating purchase order activities.
Experience managing inventory, cycle count programs, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
Proficiency with MRP, inventory management, or business management systems, and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make sound recommendations for operational and purchasing decisions.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills, with attention to detail.
Effective communication skills and ability to work across Operations, Customer Service, suppliers, and leadership teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Self-motivated team player with a continuous improvement mindset and commitment to customer service.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, Logistics, or a related field.
Experience in chemical manufacturing, coatings, building products, construction materials, flooring, or other process manufacturing environments.
Experience with inventory planning, forecasting, purchasing, or production scheduling.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or inventory control best practices.

Responsibilities

Plan and procure raw materials, packaging, and operating supplies to support production schedules and customer demand.
Issue and manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and expedite deliveries to support uninterrupted operations.
Evaluate supplier pricing, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support spot-buying activities as needed.
Coordinate with Operations and Customer Service to align material availability, production schedules, and customer commitments.
Monitor inventory levels and material consumption to establish replenishment strategies and prevent shortages.
Own inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation activities, and corrective actions.
Develop and maintain supplier relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day purchasing activities.
Track material risks, resolve supply issues, and escalate constraints that may affect production, inventory, cost, or customer service.
Maintain purchasing, planning, and inventory data to support decision-making and operational execution.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, supplier performance, operational efficiency, and working capital management.
Develop and maintain production schedules that balance customer demand, material availability, plant capacity, and operational priorities.