Material Planner

Insight Global; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Material Planner to ensure timely flow of materials supporting production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role focuses on inventory management, material requirements, and coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, analytical, and capable of proactively resolving supply chain issues to minimize disruptions while maintaining accuracy in data and reports.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 3–5 years related work experience.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to work overtime on short notice.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely flow of materials to support production schedules.
• Manage inventory levels and monitor material requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proactively resolve supply chain issues to minimize disruptions.

Skills

Multitasking

Team player

Attention to detail

MS Office

Numerical data analysis

Overtime availability

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Job Description

• -Associate's degree or 3-5 years minimum related work experience.
• -Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work.
• -Team player with high energy and a can-do attitude.
• -Overtime expected and required on short notice.
• -Material Requirement Planning knowledge
• -Ability to quickly recognize errors and inconsistencies in numerical data.
• -Familiar with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely flow of materials required to support production schedules and customer demand. This individual will manage inventory levels, monitor material requirements, coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and proactively resolve supply chain issues to minimize disruptions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.