<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic <strong>Senior Production Materials Planner</strong> to oversee the flow of materials supporting our production operations. In this key role, you will ensure the right materials are available at the right time—optimizing inventory, minimizing waste, and maintaining seamless coordination between suppliers, production, and logistics.</p><p>If you excel at turning complex data into actionable plans, thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and are passionate about driving continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze production schedules, sales forecasts, and inventory levels to determine material requirements.</li><li>Create and maintain material planning records, including bills of materials (BOM), lead times, and reorder points.</li><li>Monitor supplier performance and address issues related to quality, delivery delays, or discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain optimal inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstock situations.</li><li>Coordinate and verify physical inventory counts and reconcile differences.</li><li>Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and logistics teams to ensure alignment on material needs.</li><li>Respond quickly to production schedule changes or unplanned downtime to secure material availability.</li><li>Track and report supplier performance, costs, and delivery trends.</li><li>Support supplier evaluation and selection processes as needed.</li><li>Identify and implement improvements in materials planning, supply chain efficiency, and cost reduction.</li><li>Generate and present regular reports on material availability, inventory health, and production progress using ERP/MRP systems.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li>4–7 years of experience in production planning, materials management, or supply chain roles.</li><li>Proven experience working with ERP/MRP systems.</li><li>Manufacturing or related industry experience strongly preferred.</li><li>ASCM Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or equivalent certification preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or advanced planning methodologies (APS, JIT, etc.) a plus.</li><li>Experience with international sourcing and global supply chains preferred.</li></ul>

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