Demand/Material Planner III

iDeal Aluminum; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Life insurance

Bonus potential

Job summary

iDeal seeks a Demand/Material Planner III in Saint Augustine, FL, to ensure timely, cost-effective material supply for steady production and delivery. You will partner with sales, finance and operations and manage production schedules based on demand and lead times.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in a related field, strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills, and proven forecasting experience. This full-time role offers growth in a collaborative team with robust planning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business or related field.
• Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of data management systems (MRP/ERP).
• Experience in manufacturing demand forecasting and management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create and understand reports to drive production decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop a positive working relationship with sales, finance and operations to understand demand drivers.
• Optimize production capacity and material flow across departments to maximize efficiency.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure adequate material supply and balance inventory.
• Create production schedules from customer orders and lead times.
• Use ERP/MRP and tools to review demand and supply patterns.
• Negotiate with suppliers to optimize costs while maintaining quality.
• Prepare and report production and inventory performance metrics.
• Ensure materials meet specifications and quality standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements in planning and performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Report creation

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

PEOPLE COUNT - DO THE RIGHT THING - GO THE EXTRA MILE

At iDeal, our People lead our growth. Our focus is building the right team with the right mindset and commitment to success!

WHY WORK AT iDEAL?

A career at iDeal reaches far past just theperks of the workplace(health benefits, 401(k) employee match, flexible time off, life insurance, bonus potential, and much more...)– so you may be asking, why is iDeal the right place for you?

• Long-term vs. short-term thinking.At iDeal we are not posting "job openings", we are posting a career path and a future of growth! We are looking for those wanting a career to be proud of and a long-term commitment to growing with a company that puts People first.
• TEAM.We value your contribution to the team. We work together to discover all your potentialand deliver a support structure for enhancing your career aspirations.
• Connection. Collaboration, connection, accountability, and an infinite mindset drive our vision and mission. We have a unified vision for our future and we are team members, not coworkers!
• Integrity & GRIT. Our culture and teamwork mindset naturally build a workplace of positivity and pushes out that toxic environment. We believe in open and transparent communication, where fear has no place in working hard every day!

CAREERS

Please review our open positions below to find the right role for you.

Position:Demand/Material Planner III

Location: Saint Augustine, FL

Job Id:807

# of Openings:1

Job Title:
Title: Demand/Material Planner III
Classification:Non-Exempt
Location:St. Augustine, FL 32084
Reports To:Director of Operations

Position Type:Full Time

HR Contact:Felizia Martinez

Job Description Production/Material Planner III is responsible for ensuring the appropriate supply of cost-effective and high-quality materials required to maintain steady production and product delivery. The ideal candidate will be technically competent and resourceful with a positive, customer-centric attitude.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop a positive and close working relationship with sales, finance and operations teams to understand current and forecasted demand drivers.
• Optimize production capacity and material flow through all production departments, recommending staffing requirements to leadership to maximize production efficiencies.
• Implement strategies and coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure adequate supply of materials, preventing shortages and excesses
• Utilize incoming customer orders to create and maintain production schedules, meeting/exceeding lead time expectations
• Leverage the ERP/MRP and other tools to review material demand and supply patterns, identifying trends and maintaining optimal levels of raw material inventory
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms with suppliers to optimize costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Prepare, analyze, and report production and inventory performance, tracking material availability, usage rates, lead times and delivery performance.
• Ensure purchased materials meet specifications, quality standards and optimal costs
• Identify and implement process improvements through a robust planning and performance management process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business or relative experience
• Advanced Excel skills and strong knowledge of other data management systems (i.e. MRP, etc.)
• Experience in manufacturing demand forecasting and management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to create and understand reports to drive production decisions
• Ability to absorb and retain information quickly
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities

Physical demands: The employee frequently/continuously is required to sit, stand, bend, walk, utilize hand and finger dexterity, reach with hands and arms, and continually utilize visual acuity to read information and use a keyboard. This position may require the employee to lift, push or pull material up to 50lbs.

This is not an exhaustive list of job responsibilities and duties. other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as appropriate to the needs of the business and department.