Materials Planner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, operations, planning and inventory control or similar required or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint.
• Works well under pressure with limited supervision and be able to make immediate value-based decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication Skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effectively interact with all levels of management.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in other areas of the supply chain such as purchasing, customer service, demand planning or logistics is a plus.
• Consumer Packaged Goods Industry experience, preferred.
• APICS certification preferred, CPIM or CSCP a plus.
• Experience in planning software is a plus.
• SAP experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensure master scheduling, product replenishment, and inventory management metrics are met using planning software and departmental processes.
• Identify action items, leverage resources, and follow up on supply planning issues to drive efficiency.
• Own and manage the stock transport order (STO) lifecycle from creation to closure, ensuring seamless execution.
• Oversee and optimize inventory levels at distribution centers and plants by implementing stocking policies, seasonal builds, and coordinated storage strategies.
• Support initiatives to decrease inventory alert levels and reduce inventory distress sales across assigned product categories, contributing to overall supply chain optimization.
• Make strategic sourcing decisions, ensuring the optimal balance between internal and external raw material procurement.
• Collaborate with both internal and external suppliers to guarantee timely deliveries and sufficient quantities that maximize plant production schedules.
• Execute freeze/thaw strategies across the network, creating supply buffers to effectively manage demand fluctuations and seasonality, ensuring continuous production efficiency.
• Lead the enforcement and utilization of capacity planning models for assigned product categories, ensuring optimal resource allocation and production efficiency.
• Support and provide strategic direction regarding capacity availability and limitations for both existing and new production, enabling seamless operations and informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with upstream and downstream business partners to strengthen process opportunities and enhance operational effectiveness across the company.
• Take ownership of resolving key shortage issues, proactively identifying solutions and communicating them to upper management to ensure seamless supply chain operations.

Benefits

• Relocation Package Available