Material Planner

Description

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate flow of materials required for production and inventory needs. This role oversees material availability, monitors supplier performance, and collaborates with internal teams to maintain optimal inventory levels. The Material Planner plays a key role in supporting production schedules, optimizing supply chain efficiency, and minimizing costs without compromising quality or delivery timelines.

• Prepare reports and metrics on inventory, material availability, and supplier performance.
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve delivery issues, discrepancies, shortages, or quality concerns.
• Place purchase orders, monitor order status, track shipments, and expedite deliveries as needed.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems, ensuring bill of materials (BOM) accuracy and updating planning parameters.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement plans to prevent stockouts, overstock, and production delays.
• Identify and support opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and supply chain optimization.
• Develop and maintain material planning strategies to ensure uninterrupted production flow.
• Create, manage, and adjust material requirement planning (MRP) schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and production plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Finance, to ensure alignment on material needs.
• Analyze demand trends and supplier lead times to ensure accurate planning and forecasting.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in material planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, reporting).
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (SAP or similar).
• Experience in manufacturing or production-based environments.

Benefits

• Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits
• Medical insurance options, including affordable dental and vision plans for employees and their families
• Matching 401(k) plan with a 4% match
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance