What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Planner position at Azuria Water Solutions and Careers?
At Insituform Technologies LLC, an Azuria Water Solutions company, we don’t just build infrastructure, we build careers. Our team is made up of skilled professionals who are committed to innovation, quality, and safety. We believe in investing in our people, fostering growth, and providing opportunities to make a real difference!
We are seeking a Material Planner to join our Supply Chain Team in Batesville, MS. Reporting to the Director of Inventory and Material Management, you will work closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Finance to plan and purchase raw materials like fiber, felt, and glass that keep production moving. In this role, you’ll have a direct impact by ensuring materials are available, collaborating in daily production meetings, strengthening supplier performance, and driving improvements in inventory, reporting, and cost-saving initiatives.
This is a full-time, onsite position that requires approximately 20% domestic travel.
This will be an hourly position, and compensation will be based on experience.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Create purchase orders, maintain stocking levels, and balance supply chain risks to protect production schedules.
- Participate in daily S&OP meetings, provide updates on inventory status, and redeploy assets when needed to meet demand.
- Monitor supplier performance and partner with Procurement to improve delivery, quality, and compliance.
- Track pricing, update purchase orders, and ensure alignment with negotiated contracts.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and support digitization efforts, including dashboards and reporting tools like Power BI.
- Contribute to quarterly physical inventories and assist Finance with accurate reporting.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering.
- At least 3 years of experience in procurement, planning, or inventory management.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE, etc.).
- Ability to travel domestically about 20% of the time.
- Preferred: Supply Chain certifications (CSCP, CPIM, CPSM), Lean/Six Sigma experience, Power BI proficiency, advanced Excel, and background in infrastructure, construction, or manufacturing.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive pay and opportunities for career growth
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition assistance and training programs
- Paid time off, holidays, and overtime pay
- PPE and safety gear provided at no cost
Azuria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application, interview, and employment process. If you need assistance, please contact us so we can ensure you have the support you need to succeed.
VEVRAA compliant – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.