Materials Planner

Job description / Role

Position overview

The materials planner reports to the production manager. The materials planner is responsible for ensuring that materials and components are available to meet production schedules and customer demand. This role involves balancing supply and demand, monitoring inventory levels, and working closely with production, procurement, and logistics teams to maintain smooth operations and minimize delays or shortages.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor, and maintain material requirements planning (MRP) to support production schedules and customer orders.
• Ensure timely availability of materials, components, and supplies to meet demand while minimizing excess inventory.
• Coordinate with procurement teams regarding purchase orders, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Track material shortages, delays, or quality issues and escalate as necessary.
• Analyze and maintain inventory levels, safety stock, and reorder points.
• Collaborate with production planners, schedulers, and operations teams to align material flow with manufacturing needs.
• Generate and review reports on material status, usage, and forecasts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to supply chain, procurement, and production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety procedures.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, or production scheduling in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems, ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics), and Microsoft Excel.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across departments.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & competencies:

• Supply chain planning and forecasting
• ERP/MRP system proficiency
• Inventory management and analysis
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Performs various other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager within the physical constraints of the position.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Some flexibility with hours.

Company description

We are the worldu2019s largest manufacturer of portable scales for the aerospace and automotive industries. We are a fast-growing, high-technology company looking for highly motivated people to join our top-notch workforce. We offer competitive pay, benefits, bonuses, and flexible hours. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or any other protected categories. Equal opportunity employer.