Senior Material Planner
$72,612–$116,700 year
On-siteCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Manage raw material and component purchases to ensure timely delivery to the plant, planning inventory by category and supplier to maintain optimal levels. Collaborate with procurement, logistics, engineering, and operations to analyze supply risks, forecast demand using production schedules and historical trends, and expedite or defer deliveries as needed. Resolve purchasing issues including pricing discrepancies and receipt-to-invoice reconciliation while leading continuous improvement efforts in material flow and supplier communication. Mentor junior planners and support product life-cycle initiatives through design modifications and value engineering.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, logistics, or purchasing
- Exposure to manufacturing, quality control, production planning, warehousing, or inventory control
- Experience with major ERP platforms / manufacturing databases
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- APICS CPIM certification preferred
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