Materials Planner

🚨 Now Hiring: Materials Planner (Hybrid) – Peachtree City, GA

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Materials Planner to join our team in Peachtree City, Georgia! If you have experience in materials planning, procurement, supplier management, and inventory control, this could be a great opportunity to grow your career.

📍 Location: Peachtree City, GA (Hybrid – 2 days onsite)

💼 Duration: 12 Months

💰 Pay Rate: $28–$32/hr (W2)

⚠️ Note: Must be local to Southwest Atlanta area (no relocation)

🔍 Key Responsibilities - Materials Planner

• Analyze, plan, and purchase component parts for service repair manufacturing
• Perform price analysis, cost control, and supplier negotiations
• Manage purchase orders, long-term contracts, and supplier delivery performance
• Support forecasting, demand planning, and materials strategy execution
• Lead or collaborate with cross-functional teams for repair/remanufacturing initiatives

Planning & Procurement

• Plan and procure materials based on usage trends and forecasted demand
• Maintain inventory levels within budgeted targets
• Develop short-term forecasts considering market and economic conditions
• Create purchasing strategies and objectives based on forecast data

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Work closely with suppliers to improve supply chain efficiency and performance
• Evaluate supplier performance using rating systems
• Resolve quality issues, delivery delays, and contract discrepancies
• Negotiate pricing, delivery timelines, and contract terms

Purchase Order Management

• Draft, review, and manage purchase orders (POs)
• Ensure compliance with policies, pricing, and authorization standards
• Handle PO modifications, cancellations, and rescheduling as needed
• Monitor part numbers, pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules

Operations & Coordination

• Coordinate with internal teams on shipments, returns, and field issues
• Manage material shipment, routing, and inbound tracking
• Support weekly customer meetings with PO status updates
• Provide backup support to other materials team members

Inventory & Materials Management

• Control material storage and distribution
• Manage obsolete inventory and scrap reduction
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies (root cause analysis)
• Ensure materials are delivered to the correct departments

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Identify process inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement
• Implement cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives
• Maintain records for contracts, suppliers, pricing, and specifications
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and KPI metrics

Financial & Administrative Support

• Assist in service department budgeting
• Resolve supplier payment issues
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

✅ Qualifications

• Associate degree (AS/AA) preferred (relevant experience considered)
• Experience in materials planning, supply chain, or procurement
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage supplier relationships

🗓️ Interview Process

• 2 rounds: Virtual (Teams) In-person

💡 If you're interested or know someone who would be a great fit, feel free to apply or message me directly!