Material Planner

Acuity Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. in Atlanta is seeking a Materials Planner to analyze the Supply Plan, forecast material needs, and manage procurement and inventory to support production and customer demands. You will optimize inventory levels, balance supply and demand, and ensure timely requisitions using Oracle.

Keywords include Kanban, MRP, Lean principles, and logistics knowledge. 3–5 years of experience in materials planning or related manufacturing roles is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Advanced English skills.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Materials Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related manufacturing functions.
• Approximately 3 years of preferred experience in a relevant manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of procurement and material planning processes.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of Kanban and MRP systems.
• Supply Chain knowledge, including logistics, imports, and exports.
• Inventory optimization and service-level management.
• Data analysis and maintenance.
• Experience with Oracle is important for managing material requisitions and inventory records.
• Strong execution and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical and organizational abilities.
• Ability to optimize inventory levels while maintaining service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the Supply Plan and submit material requisitions through Oracle based on actual material requirements.
• Maintain and update Kanban loops using the Standard Deviation Kanban Formula.
• Ensure MRP and Kanban items remain within required safety stock levels.
• Analyze material consumption, inventory levels, and supply requirements to ensure material availability.
• Create ISO (Internal Sales Orders) and internal orders, monitoring their delivery and fulfillment.
• Manage material planning categories (MRP, Kanban, and DSY), Inter‑Division Sourcing Rules, and related parameters.
• Make pull‑in and push‑out decisions for material requisitions based on Supply Plan requirements.
• Monitor and track materials on hold or in quarantine associated with ISO orders.
• Coordinate phase‑in, phase‑down, and phase‑out activities related to engineering changes.
• Support new product introductions, product transfers, and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Participate in and support inventory reduction initiatives.
• Administer and monitor installed rack capacity.
• Maintain inventory levels within established healthy ranges.

Skills

Advanced English

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Inventory optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Oracle

MRP systems

Kanban

Job description

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.
Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .

Job Summary

Analyze and interpret the Supply Plan by comparing planned requirements against actual orders to determine material requisition needs through Oracle. Ensure accurate material forecasting and availability to support production and customer demands while maintaining optimal inventory levels. Drive inventory optimization initiatives, balancing supply and demand to minimize excess inventory and material shortages, while ensuring efficient procurement and inventory management processes.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Analyze the Supply Plan and submit material requisitions through Oracle based on actual material requirements.
• Maintain and update Kanban loops using the Standard Deviation Kanban Formula.
• Ensure MRP and Kanban items remain within required safety stock levels.
• Analyze material consumption, inventory levels, and supply requirements to ensure material availability.
• Create ISO (Internal Sales Orders) and internal orders, monitoring their delivery and fulfillment.
• Manage material planning categories (MRP, Kanban, and DSY), Inter‑Division Sourcing Rules, and related parameters.
• Make pull‑in and push‑out decisions for material requisitions based on Supply Plan requirements.
• Monitor and track materials on hold or in quarantine associated with ISO orders.
• Coordinate phase‑in, phase‑down, and phase‑out activities related to engineering changes.
• Support new product introductions, product transfers, and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Participate in and support inventory reduction initiatives.
• Administer and monitor installed rack capacity.
• Maintain inventory levels within established healthy ranges.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field.

• Advanced English skills

3 to 5 years of experience in Materials Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related manufacturing functions.

Approximately 3 years of preferred experience in a relevant manufacturing or industrial environment.

Knowledge of procurement and material planning processes.

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Knowledge of Kanban and MRP systems.

Supply Chain knowledge, including logistics, imports, and exports.

Inventory optimization and service‑level management.

Data analysis and maintenance.

Experience with Oracle is important for managing material requisitions and inventory records.

Strong execution and problem‑solving skills.

Analytical and organizational abilities.

Ability to optimize inventory levels while maintaining service requirements.

Sedentary work: Ability to occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force. The position primarily involves sitting, with occasional walking or standing.

Travel Requirements

0-25%

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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