Material Planner
18 days ago
Charleston
Job Description Material Planner – Charleston, SC Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Direct-hire opportunity with a competitive compensation package and full benefits. Make an Impact in Supply Chain Operations We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Material Planner to support supply chain and production planning within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical to ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support production while maintaining optimal inventory levels and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex planning challenges, working cross-functionally with multiple departments, and driving improvements in inventory management, supplier coordination, and on-time delivery performance. If you are passionate about MRP planning, inventory optimization, and supply chain efficiency, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a collaborative operations team. What You’ll Be Doing • Plan and manage material requirements using MRP for raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods, • Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels and min/max planning parameters, • Create and analyze reports related to supply chain KPIs, material shortages, and planning deviations, • Maintain and update material master data and planning parameters in SAP or ERP systems, • Place, schedule, and track purchase orders with internal and external suppliers, • Coordinate international shipments and container deliveries to ensure material availability, • Schedule production and help determine optimal batch sizes and lot quantities, • Conduct make-or-buy analysis based on supply chain, logistics, and cost considerations, • Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, Production, Shipping, and Quality teams to prioritize orders and manage demand, • Identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory, minimize expired materials, and improve material flow, • Track and support improvements in on-time delivery (OTD), inventory turns, and supply chain efficiency, • Assist with daily material demand coordination and shortage resolution, • Support Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives within operations, • Ensure compliance with internal procedures, supply chain processes, and safety standards, • Participate in cross-functional projects and supply chain improvement initiatives as needed What We’re Looking For • High school diploma or GED required, • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field preferred, • Experience with SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems strongly preferred, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to inventory planning and demand management, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced supply chain environment, • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments, • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy, • Ability to work independently and take ownership of planning processes, • Willingness to travel domestically or internationally if required Apply now for immediate consideration for this Material Planner position in Charleston, SC. We look forward to connecting with you! Company DescriptionWhy Kelly®? At Kelly Services®, we work with the best. Our clients include 95 of the Fortune 100TM companies, and more than 70,000 hiring managers rely on Kelly annually to access the best talent to drive their business forward. If you only make one career connection today, connect with Kelly. About Kelly Services® As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to directly employ nearly 500,000 people around the world and have a role in connecting thousands more with work through our global network of talent suppliers and partners. Revenue in 2017 was $5.4 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.Why Kelly®?\r\n\r\nAt Kelly Services®, we work with the best. Our clients include 95 of the Fortune 100TM companies, and more than 70,000 hiring managers rely on Kelly annually to access the best talent to drive their business forward. If you only make one career connection today, connect with Kelly.\r\n\r\nAbout Kelly Services®\r\n\r\nAs a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to directly employ nearly 500,000 people around the world and have a role in connecting thousands more with work through our global network of talent suppliers and partners. Revenue in 2017 was $5.4 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.\r\n\r\nKelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.