Supply Planner

This position will be responsible for executing purchase orders for raw materials used in manufacturing. Additionally, the Buyer/Planner will plan, coordinate, and schedule builds and assist with the inventory control of material categories assigned. The Buyer/Planner will manage the relationship with assigned suppliers and contract manufactures (Tollers) to achieve company

business objectives.

Essential Functions

• Manage complex material flows across multiple raw materials, intermediate blends, manufacturing locations, and distribution points to ensure product availability, optimize inventory investment, and support customer service objectives.
• Analyze and maintain MRP requirements, ensuring data accuracy and integrity; determine future material needs and establish appropriate planning parameters, including min/max levels, economic order quantities, lead times, batch sizes, and safety stock targets.
• Convert MRP signals and messages into actionable purchasing and planning decisions, including pull-ins, pushouts, cancellations, and purchase order requirements to support production and forecast demand.
• Coordinate subcontracted materials and services to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Track, monitor, expedite, and defer purchase orders as needed, proactively communicating risks, delays, constraints, and potential impacts to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, monitor work-in-process, and ensure customer delivery requirements are achieved.
• Release and receive work orders to support manufacturing operations.
• Participate in cross-functional teams responsible for supplier approval, onboarding, setup, and performance monitoring.
• Analyze, evaluate, and control raw material, purchased parts, and finished goods inventory while maintaining optimal inventory levels and supporting targets.
• Maintain accurate planning and item master data to ensure system integrity and planning effectiveness.
• Resolve process and manufacturing variances in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and resolve material, capacity, and supply constraints by establishing allocation strategies, prioritizing demand, and coordinating cross-functionally to ensure optimal product availability and inventory performance across the network.

Role Requirements

• Travel up to 10%
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytical and Critical thinking skills
• Experience working with SAP (SAP IBP Preferred)
• Intermediate Excel skills
• APICS Certification (nice to have)
• 5+ years Production Planning and/or Material Planning Experience