What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Planner position at Dahl Consulting?
Title: Materials Planner
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Contract (3 Months)
Compensation: $22.00-24.00/hr
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
About The Role
Our client, a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions, is seeking a detail-oriented Materials Planner to support their supply chain operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring continuity of supply by leveraging data analysis, forecasting, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with data to drive informed business decisions.
Job Description
The Materials Planner will provide analytical and operational support to the materials planning team. This role is responsible for developing vendor forecasts, identifying potential supply gaps, and collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure timely material availability. The position requires strong Excel and ERP system skills, as well as the ability to communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.
How To Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
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Location: Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Contract (3 Months)
Compensation: $22.00-24.00/hr
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
About The Role
Our client, a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions, is seeking a detail-oriented Materials Planner to support their supply chain operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring continuity of supply by leveraging data analysis, forecasting, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with data to drive informed business decisions.
Job Description
The Materials Planner will provide analytical and operational support to the materials planning team. This role is responsible for developing vendor forecasts, identifying potential supply gaps, and collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure timely material availability. The position requires strong Excel and ERP system skills, as well as the ability to communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain vendor forecasts using SAP and Excel
- Compile and analyze data to identify and quantify potential supply gaps
- Monitor open orders and proactively follow up on confirmations, changes, or delays
- Coordinate with procurement, planning, and supplier partners to resolve supply constraints
- Conduct ad hoc analyses to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support team members with reporting and analytical tasks, with regular communication via Teams and email
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant planning/buying experience
- 0–2 years of experience in planning, procurement, or supply chain-related roles
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to analyze supply plans and clearly communicate risks or gaps
- Experience working with ERP systems, with SAP strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
- Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a supply chain or operations environment
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.
How To Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
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Salary : $22 - $24