What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Planner position at Liquid Manufacturing Solutions?
Position Summary
The Material Planner ensures raw and packaging materials are available to meet production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels. This role oversees material planning, work order generation, ERP transactions, supplier coordination, and inventory control to support efficient manufacturing operations and food safety standards.
What You Will Do
- Manage material requirements (MRP) to support on-time production
- Maintain appropriate inventory and safety stock levels
- Coordinate supplier deliveries, resolve shortages, and monitor performance
- Process work orders and goods receipts within the ERP system
- Support month-end/year-end inventory activities and reporting
- Track supplier scorecards and inventory KPIs
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance material flow
- Partner cross-functionally with production, sales, engineering, and accounting
What We Are Looking For
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proactive, adaptable, and responsive to operational and supply chain changes
- 1–3 years of experience in planning, purchasing, or inventory control preferred
- ERP/MRP system experience (e.g., Sage, SAP, Oracle, JDA)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
Why Join Us?
- You’ll play a key role in driving operational performance and supply chain excellence within a collaborative, growth-focused environment. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on service levels, inventory performance, and overall manufacturing efficiency
- We offer eligible employees competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health, and well-being.
o Competitive starting pay
o Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
o Benefits: Health, Life, Dental, Vision, Retirement Savings and Short-Term Disability Plans
Liquid Manufacturing Solutions is a privately-owned company that plays a significant role as a manufacturer and supplier of edible liquid food products and other consumer products in the United States.
Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V. No third-party candidates please. Send your resume and salary requirements to Jobs@LMS-co.com