Material Planner in Pooler

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Drive Production. Build Supplier Partnerships. Keep Manufacturing Moving.

Are you a supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy balancing inventory, forecasting demand, and solving complex material challenges before they impact production?

We're partnering with a global manufacturing organization that designs and produces world-class equipment used across agriculture, construction, and industrial markets. With significant investment in North American operations and ambitious growth plans, this industry leader is seeking a talented Material Planner to join its manufacturing team.

In this role, you'll serve as a critical link between suppliers, purchasing, production, and operations—ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support uninterrupted manufacturing and customer delivery commitments.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain inventory plans that support production schedules while achieving inventory management goals.
• Manage a diverse supplier network and coordinate the daily flow of production materials.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Proactively identify and resolve material shortages before they impact manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate and expedite parts as needed due to inventory discrepancies, quality concerns, production changes, or unexpected demand.
• Analyze demand trends and forecast future material requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to maintain material availability.
• Monitor purchase orders, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules.
• Conduct inventory reviews and implement strategies to reduce excess inventory while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve scheduling or supply chain issues that could impact production targets.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support long-term operational success.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Material Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Control, or Supply Chain Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing inventory levels and coordinating supplier performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications

• International supply chain experience.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing planning, inventory management, or production scheduling.
• Experience working within complex manufacturing operations with large supplier networks and high-volume parts management.

Skills & Experience

• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong forecasting, inventory management, and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to identify risks, solve problems, and drive results.
• Experience supporting large supplier bases and managing hundreds of active production components.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a growing global manufacturer recognized for innovation, operational excellence, and continued investment in its people and facilities. You'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on production performance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help support the delivery of industry-leading products to customers across North America.

What You'll Enjoy

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization
• Collaborative team environment
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and supply chain operations
• Opportunity to influence production success and operational performance

If you're passionate about supply chain excellence, inventory optimization, and keeping world-class manufacturing operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

Company DescriptionOur client is a globally recognized manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment with a strong presence throughout North America. Known for innovation, customer focus, and continued investment in its people and products, the organization is experiencing significant growth and offers employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic industry.Company DescriptionOur client is a globally recognized manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment with a strong presence throughout North America. Known for innovation, customer focus, and continued investment in its people and products, the organization is experiencing significant growth and offers employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic industry.