Material Planner

Location: Arden, NC

Pay: $29-$36/hour (based on experience)

Schedule: Full-time | Hybrid schedule available after training (1-2 remote days per week)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Material Planner to support a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility focused on developing advanced power generation systems for data centers and microgrid applications. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing operation at the ground level and play a key role in ensuring materials are available to support production while optimizing inventory levels.

The Material Planner will work closely with production planning, customer service, purchasing, supplier quality, and scheduling teams to develop and execute supply plans, resolve material shortages, and drive on-time delivery performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term supply plans based on production forecasts

• Coordinate material availability to support production schedules

• Resolve material shortages, backlogs, and potential supply chain disruptions

• Work directly with suppliers to obtain recovery plans and improve delivery performance

• Perform root cause analysis to identify and resolve supply issues

• Communicate shipping requirements to suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries

• Utilize SAP and ERP systems to execute supplier schedules and monitor delivery performance

• Track raw material inventory and help minimize excess inventory

• Create reports to evaluate supplier performance and key supply chain metrics

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Purchasing, Production Scheduling, Supplier Quality, and Customer Service

• Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies while promoting a safe work environment

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience

• Experience with production planning, scheduling, or material planning

• Knowledge of planning and scheduling concepts and best practices

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

• Experience with MRP/ERP systems required

• SAP experience strongly preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities

• Manufacturing experience preferred

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay:** **$29-$36/hour

• Hybrid work schedule after training (1-2 remote days per week)

• Opportunity to join a brand-new, cutting-edge manufacturing facility

• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth

• Be part of an innovative organization supporting next-generation energy solutions

You should be proficient in:

• ERP & MRP Systems
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Inventory Management & Control
• Scheduling Experience
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Microsoft Excel
• documentation
• Manufacturing Principles

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• ERP Software
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Systems
• MRP Software
• SAP