Inventory Planner

Job Title: Inventory Planner

Pay Rate: $24/Hr

Duration: 10 Months

Location: Rockford, TN

Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday to Friday)

We are looking for a Demand Planning Professional 1

• Develop & maintain production schedules to ensure timely delivery of product
• Initially, a support role for existing demand planners.
• Over time, may take on specific product planning responsibilities as they learn.
• Core tasks align with the job description:
• o Develop and maintain production schedules.
• o Plan materials and manage inventory.
• o Use the MRP system for forecasting and planning.
• o Prepare requisitions for materials/components.
• o Collaborate with manufacturing and procurement teams.
• Plan materials to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained
• Use the MRP system to forecast demands, plan production, and manage inventory, with a strong understanding of production planning principles.
• Prepare requisitions to obtain necessary materials & components.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to ensure deadlines are met
• Collaborate with the purchasing/procurement team to ensure supplier timeliness
• Comply with all company regulations and safety standards, following SOPs / MPIs
• Knowledge of the bill of materials
• Product phase in/ phase out knowledge
• Support of R&D new product releases from the R&D phase through release to production
• Strong knowledge of SAP

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Attention to detail and accuracy (especially with numbers and inventory control).
• Production scheduling experience.
• Microsoft Excel & Word proficiency (spreadsheets and documentation).
• Manufacturing planning experience.
• Strong communication skills (cross-functional collaboration).
• SAP experience (ERP system used by the company).
• Inventory control background.
• Experience with other ERP systems (Oracle, etc.) may help, but SAP is unique.