Material Planner--Supply Chain

Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Material Planner to join our dynamic team. The Material Planner will play a crucial role in ensuring that all materials and supplies are procured and managed efficiently to meet production demands. This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of supply chain management principles. The ideal candidate will be adept at demand planning, supplier management, and logistics to optimize inventory levels while minimizing costs.

Duties

• Release purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure on time delivery and support the production schedule
• Communicate and actively manage production plans with suppliers and internal parties to avoid service disruption
• Support the master data setup for materials planning and perform routine data hygiene check to ensure date integrity
• Evaluate material requirements based on MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and requisition materials accordingly
• Provide insights on material inventory levels and consumption trends to cross functional teams
• Manage the on-time delivery of raw and packaging materials. Identify and communicate risks to production plan and impact on various functions in the process
• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to meet production requirements while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory. Conduct periodic inventory counts
• Work cross functionally with Demand Planning, Sourcing, Suppliers, Production and Warehouse, R&D, Logistics Material
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to improve costs and efficiencies throughout manufacturing and planning process
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business management or related fields
• Three to five years of related experience in material planning
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and concepts
• Ability to build and improve trusting relationships
• Attention to detail with strong analytical and communication skills
• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills to gather information from different departments to recommend ways of improving the supply chain
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work with all employees in a professional and courteous manner through good interpersonal skills with a focus on problem solving, conflict resolution, active listening.
• Willing to work in a team environment interacting with peers in all functional areas at various levels contributing to team/group goals.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of company financial information
• Ability to adhere to specific timelines and deadlines including the ability to multi-task in a changing environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Nashville, NC 27856: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000