Material Planner in Ridgeway

Job Description

This is a 3-month onsite contract role.

Position Summary

The Material Planner is responsible for monitoring inventory levels and ensuring timely procurement of materials to support production and operational needs. This role focuses on preventing shortages and minimizing expedited shipping costs through effective planning and use of SAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to support production schedules
• Plan and execute timely ordering of materials to prevent stockouts and delays
• Utilize SAP to manage material requirements, track inventory, and generate purchase requisitions
• Analyze demand forecasts and align material planning accordingly
• Collaborate with procurement, production, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials
• Identify risks to supply continuity and proactively implement mitigation strategies
• Reduce reliance on expedited shipments by improving planning accuracy and lead time management
• Maintain accurate data in SAP, including lead times, order quantities, and inventory parameters
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory control and supply chain efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in material planning, inventory control, or supply chain operations
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills