Material Planner

Drive Production. Build Supplier Partnerships. Keep Manufacturing Moving.

Are you a supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy balancing inventory, forecasting demand, and solving complex material challenges before they impact production?

We're partnering with a global manufacturing organization that designs and produces world-class equipment used across agriculture, construction, and industrial markets. With significant investment in North American operations and ambitious growth plans, this industry leader is seeking a talented Material Planner to join its manufacturing team.

In this role, you'll serve as a critical link between suppliers, purchasing, production, and operations—ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support uninterrupted manufacturing and customer delivery commitments.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain inventory plans that support production schedules while achieving inventory management goals.
• Manage a diverse supplier network and coordinate the daily flow of production materials.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Proactively identify and resolve material shortages before they impact manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate and expedite parts as needed due to inventory discrepancies, quality concerns, production changes, or unexpected demand.
• Analyze demand trends and forecast future material requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to maintain material availability.
• Monitor purchase orders, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules.
• Conduct inventory reviews and implement strategies to reduce excess inventory while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve scheduling or supply chain issues that could impact production targets.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support long-term operational success.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in Material Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Control, or Supply Chain Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing inventory levels and coordinating supplier performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• International supply chain experience.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing planning, inventory management, or production scheduling.
• Experience working within complex manufacturing operations with large supplier networks and high-volume parts management.

Skills & Experience

• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong forecasting, inventory management, and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to identify risks, solve problems, and drive results.
• Experience supporting large supplier bases and managing hundreds of active production components.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a growing global manufacturer recognized for innovation, operational excellence, and continued investment in its people and facilities. You'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on production performance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help support the delivery of industry-leading products to customers across North America.

What You'll Enjoy

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization
• Collaborative team environment
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and supply chain operations
• Opportunity to influence production success and operational performance

If you're passionate about supply chain excellence, inventory optimization, and keeping world-class manufacturing operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.