Planner Material
Danville, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Job overview
The Material Planner plans, schedules, and coordinates material flow for manufacturing operations, balancing inventory levels with production needs while minimizing waste, delays, and costs, acting as a key link between procurement, production, and supply chain teams.
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Experience Required
4 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Job Purpose
To plan, schedule, and coordinate the flow of materials required for manufacturing operations, balancing inventory levels with production needs while minimizing waste, delays, and costs. The Material Planner acts as a key link between procurement, production, and supply chain teams to ensure efficient material availability and usage.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Analyze production schedules and forecasts to determine material needs and ensure timely availability.
Maintain optimal inventory by tracking usage, identifying shortages or excesses, and initiating replenishment orders.
Work closely with purchasing teams and vendors to ensure on-time delivery of materials and resolve supply issues.
Input and manage material planning data in systems like SAP or Oracle to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
Collaborate with manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse teams to align material flow with production goals and minimize downtime.
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of applicable experience
3+ years of experience
Skills
Ability to interpret production schedules, demand forecasts, and inventory data to plan material requirements accurately and efficiently.
Skilled in using enterprise resource planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) to manage material planning, inventory tracking, and procurement coordination.
Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with suppliers, procurement, production, and logistics teams, ensuring alignment and timely issue resolution.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of r ace, color, s ex, age, national origin, r eligion, s exual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
1425617800
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