Material Planner
Core
Manage supplier portfolios, optimize inventory, and resolve supply chain disruptions to ensure reliable material flow and uninterrupted production.
Role type
Material Planner
Builds
Production schedules and material availability
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Supplier management, Inventory management, ERP systems, Six Sigma, Project management, Materials-specific software
Preferred skills
Unionized manufacturing background, Advanced Excel/Access skills
Responsibilities
Optimize material flow to maintain 98% product availability and 100% schedule achievement, Schedule product service production, Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams, Resolve supplier issues and mitigate supply disruptions, Ensure accurate inventory records and reduce surplus or deficits, Lead initiatives to cut costs and improve transportation logistics, Develop and implement best practices for material flow processes
