Materials Planner

The Materials Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing material requirements to support production schedules and customer demand. This role ensures the timely availability of raw materials, components, and finished goods while balancing inventory levels, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.

What You Will Do

Develop, maintain, and manage material plans to support production schedules and customer demand. Analyze material requirements based on forecasts, production plans, and on-hand/available-to-promise inventory. Coordinate with Purchasing and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials; expedite/de-expedite as needed.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of inventory management principles, analytical and problem-solving skills, and effective communication and collaboration skills across functions and levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of materials planning, production planning, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and basic planning parameters (lead time, lot size, safety stock).
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles (cycle counting, turns, ABC classification) and production planning.
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret forecasts, schedules, and inventory data.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across functions and levels.
• Strong organization and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and timely communication of planned and unplanned absences in accordance with company policy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) employer matching
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Annual bonus opportunity