Material Planner

Zing Recruiting; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life보험

401(k) available after hours worked

Direct Deposit Programs

Opportunities for career growth andAdv

Direct Deposit Programs

Job summary

Zing Recruiting, in partnership with a leading automotive manufacturing company in the Birmingham, AL area, is seeking a Materials Planner to join their team. This role develops and maintains production schedules, converts forecasts into executable plans, and coordinates material flow to meet on-time delivery targets.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, purchasing, quality, logistics and customer service teams, maintain ERP/MRP data, and support lean initiatives like FIFO and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in production planning, materials planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting multi-process manufacturing environments such as stamping, assembly, fabrication, or similar operations.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and material flow processes.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
• Convert customer forecasts and orders into executable production plans
• Coordinate production priorities to achieve on-time delivery targets
• Adjust schedules based on capacity constraints, material availability, and customer requirements
• Monitor customer demand, inventory levels, and production performance
• Track raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods inventory
• Identify and resolve material shortages or excess inventory concerns
• Coordinate material movement between warehouses, staging areas, and production operations
• Collaborate with production, engineering, purchasing, quality, logistics, and customer service teams
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data related to planning and inventory
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives including FIFO and Kanban systems

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Material flow

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Automotive manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Materials Planner

Zing Recruiting, in partnership with a leading automotive manufacturing company in the Birmingham, AL area, is seeking a Materials Planner to join their team! This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional looking to grow within a fast-paced manufacturing environment while supporting production, inventory, and supply chain operations.

Materials Planner Job Summary

• Pay: Up to $75,000 annually (based on experience)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time
• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
• Convert customer forecasts and orders into executable production plans
• Coordinate production priorities to achieve on-time delivery targets
• Adjust schedules based on capacity constraints, material availability, and customer requirements
• Monitor customer demand, inventory levels, and production performance
• Track raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods inventory
• Identify and resolve material shortages or excess inventory concerns
• Coordinate material movement between warehouses, staging areas, and production operations
• Collaborate with production, engineering, purchasing, quality, logistics, and customer service teams
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data related to planning and inventory
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives including FIFO and Kanban systems

Materials Planner Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in production planning, materials planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations
• Experience supporting multi-process manufacturing environments such as stamping, assembly, fabrication, or similar operations
• Strong understanding of inventory management and material flow processes
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles preferred

Why Zing?

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance available
• 401(k) available after reaching hours worked requirement
• Direct Deposit Programs
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.