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Material Planning Specialist

Dematic
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2025 CLOSED ON 4/24/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Planning Specialist position at Dematic?

What We Offer

  • Career Development
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  • Pay Transparency
  • Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $65,000 - $140,000at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks And Qualifications

What You Will Do In This Role:

Skills

At Dematic Corp., we seek an outstanding Material Planning Specialist to join our team in Grand Rapids. This is a remarkable opportunity to be part of a world-class environment where your skills will craft the future. Here's what you'll be doing:

  • Provide outstanding organization of material categories.
  • Review and maintain material lead times.
  • Evaluate stocking requirements and lot sizing.
  • Monitor material inventory levels using proven forecasting techniques.
  • Convert planned orders to purchase requisitions daily.
  • Assess and manage No/Slow moving inventory.
  • Collaborate strictly with suppliers on Reverse Material Logistics.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for candidates who can successfully implement strategic plans and compete at the highest levels. The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Strong analytical skills for demand forecasting and data analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and presentation.
  • Proficiency in inventory management systems and MRP, particularly with SAP.
  • A deep understanding of supply chain principles and logistics.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Visio.
  • Proven experience (3-5 years) in Purchasing, Materials Management, or Supply Chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and a proven track record with SAP.
  • Expertise in Data Management reporting with sophisticated Excel functions.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, ideally in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Information Technology.
  • CPIM or CSCP certification, and Six Sigma Yellow or Green belt is also preferred!

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Salary : $65,000 - $140,000

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