Materials Planner Job Description

Job brief

We are searching for a Materials Planner to oversee inventories and ensure that material resources align with production schedules. Determining material standards, creating and monitoring inventory calendars, coordinating with functional teams, and managing external stakeholder interactions are all obligations of the material planner.

Responsibilities

• Identifying the necessary materials and issuing purchase orders.
• Coordinate with other departments on production objectives, schedules, supplier payments, etc.
• Analyzing customer demand trends and purchase trends while tracking manufacturing volume.
• Maintain effective communication, coordination, and interpersonal relationships with team members.
• Assist team members in order to meet team commitments.
• Making an inventory schedule based on the specifications.
• Addressing inquiries about various shipping and return concerns.
• Obeying all laws and regulations pertaining to health, safety, and the environment.
• On time and as agreed upon, with deadlines kept.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business, logistic support, inventory management, or a closely related discipline is desirable
• 2+ years of expertise in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a similar field is required
• Strong comprehension and knowledge of shipping and receiving items
• An operational understanding of material control
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and material management programs
• Great organizational and problem-solving abilities