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Materials Planner

Gables Search Group
Marlborough, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025
Material Planner Summary

The Materials Planner is responsible for ordering raw material, monitoring inventory levels, lead times and lot sizes. They are also involved with evaluating planned and proposed material/process changes; identifying and resolving supplier problems; and involved with new launches within a complex environment.

Materials Planner Responsibilities

  • Inventory management of raw material for on-hand safety stock levels, accuracy and build-out timing.
  • Issues and expedites order releases or shop orders to meet production schedules and maintains proper inventory levels.
  • Plans and coordinates introduction of new parts and phase out of old parts considering current inventory levels and established urgency of change.
  • Investigates and resolves discrepancies between shipments and orders & in constant communication with suppliers.
  • Responsible for cycle counting to maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Oversees procurement of parts and materials to ensure timely delivery.
  • Responsible for the accuracy of the ERP system as it relates to inventories, production planning, and order fulfillment.
  • Investigates causes of significant discrepancies in order to prevent recurrence.
  • Identifies potential slow moving inventory for review and disposition.
  • Maintains adequate inventories to support operations while minimizing inventory investments.
  • Assists with the receiving department and the storage of raw materials throughout the plant.
  • Provides oversight for inbound/outbound logistics and inventory control.
  • Defers or expedites orders depending on production needs.
  • Manages perpetual inventory against physical count of stock and adjusts errors and investigates variances.
  • Responsible for inventory goals and measurements to drive high inventory turns.
  • Follows safety regulations and enforces compliance with company safety rules and regulations.

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) is preferred.
  • 5 years experience in Materials Planning or related field.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office.
  • Strong working knowledge of Material Requirement Planning (MRP/ERP) systems.
  • Exceptional analytical skills.
  • Excellent problem solving skills.
  • Ability to make quick decisions in dynamic fast paced environment.

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