Manufacturing Materials Planner

ProRecruiters; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

ProRecruiters is seeking a Manufacturing Materials Planner to join a growing and dynamic team in Oklahoma. The role focuses on coordinating supply, planning materials, and optimizing inventory and production schedules in a manufacturing environment.

You will work with ERP/MRP systems, analyze data, and collaborate with Procurement, Quality, and Operations to ensure on-time delivery and efficient use of working capital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required.
• APICS/CSCP certification preferred.
• 3+ years of supply chain or operations planning experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate import/export shipments across air, ocean, and ground transportation while ensuring timely delivery and compliance with global trade regulations.
• Analyze distribution performance and optimize freight, warehousing, and outbound logistics.
• Ensure transportation of hazardous materials complies with domestic and international regulations.
• Improve customer service metrics through root-cause analysis of delays and shipment constraints.
• Optimize raw material, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory to balance service levels and working capital.
• Develop safety stock and reorder point modeling for critical materials and intermediates.
• Assist in creation and maintenance of production schedules for batch, continuous, or specialty chemical lines.
• Coordinate with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure schedule feasibility and compliance with safety regulations.
• Monitor schedule adherence and drive improvements in throughput and cycle time.
• Analyze supplier performance and support sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with procurement on long-lead and hazardous chemical planning to prevent disruptions.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and contract negotiations with data-driven insights.
• Build dashboards and KPIs for production, inventory, procurement, and service levels.
• Use advanced analytics (Excel, Power BI, ERP data, or statistical tools) to model scenarios and support decision-making.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for leadership.
• Lead or support Lean/Six Sigma projects to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate data flows and improve ERP/MRP system usage.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Finance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Excel (Power Query, VBA)

Power BI

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

APICS/CSCP certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

Job description

Position: Manufacturing Materials Planner

Location: Catoosa, OK

Pay: $80,000/year

Experience

• 3+ years of supply chain or operations planning experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field required.
• APICS/CSCP certification preferred.

Type: Full-time; Contract

Schedule: Monday - Friday

ProRecruiters is seeking a Manufacturing Materials Planner to join a growing and dynamic team!

Job Description

Logistics & Distribution

• Coordinate import and export shipments across air, ocean, and ground transportation while ensuring timely delivery and compliance with global trade regulations.
• Analyze distribution performance and optimize freight, warehousing, and outbound logistics.
• Ensure transportation of hazardous materials complies with domestic and international regulations.
• Improve customer service metrics through root-cause analysis of delays and shipment constraints.

Inventory & Materials Management

• Optimize raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory to balance service levels and working capital.
• Monitor raw material consumption and shelf-life constraints; mitigate risks of shortages or obsolescence.
• Develop safety stock and reorder point modeling for critical materials and intermediates.

Production Scheduling

• Assist in creation and maintenance of production schedules for batch, continuous, or specialty chemical lines.
• Coordinate with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure schedule feasibility and compliance with safety regulations.
• Monitor schedule adherence and drive improvements in throughput and cycle time.

Supplier Support

• Analyze supplier performance (OTIF, lead times, quality issues) and support sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with procurement on long-lead and hazardous chemical planning to prevent disruptions.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and contract negotiations with data-driven insights.

Reporting

• Build dashboards and KPIs for production, inventory, procurement, and service levels.
• Use advanced analytics (Excel, Power BI, ERP data, or statistical tools) to model scenarios and support decision-making.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for leadership.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead or support Lean/Six Sigma projects to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate data flows and improve ERP/MRP system usage.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Finance.

Position Requirements

• Strong analytical and forecasting background.
• Advanced Excel (Power Query, VBA a plus), Power BI or similar analytics platforms.
• Proficiency with statistical forecasting models and supply chain planning tools.
• Understanding of chemical handling regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT, etc.).
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage complex data sets and translate insights into operational actions.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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