Material Planner

Holley; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Education Assistance program

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Holley is seeking a Material Planner to ensure continuous availability of components, raw materials, and packaging to support production schedules and customer demand. The role requires collaboration across departments and a proactive approach to inventory management, with on-site work in Bowling Green, KY.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of material planning or related experience, strong MRP/ERP proficiency (SAP/Oracle/Epicor), and excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of material planning, production scheduling, or supply chain operations experience.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute material planning strategies to meet production schedules and customer orders.
• Create and manage purchase orders based on MRP signals, forecasts, and safety stock requirements.
• Monitor demand fluctuations and adjust material plans accordingly.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent shortages, backorders, and excess stock.
• Conduct regular inventory analysis and support cycle counting activities.
• Identify slow-moving or obsolete materials and recommend corrective actions.
• Communicate daily with suppliers regarding order confirmations, delivery schedules, and lead times.
• Track supplier performance and escalations of delivery or quality issues as needed.
• Coordinate shipments, expedite orders, and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Engineering, and Quality to address material constraints.
• Participate in daily/weekly production meetings to provide material availability updates.
• Support new product launches by planning materials and aligning suppliers.
• Maintain accurate MRP data including lead times, safety stocks, order quantities, and BOM accuracy.
• Generate and analyze reports related to shortages, forecast accuracy, inventory health, and supplier performance.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to ensure accurate material signals and transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelors in Supply Chain / related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Job description

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the continuous availability of components, raw materials, and packaging needed to support production schedules and customer demand. This role manages inventory levels, monitors supplier performance, and collaborates cross-functionally to maintain an efficient and cost-effective supply chain.

This role is based in our Bowling Green, KY office and is not eligible for remote work.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and execute material planning strategies to meet production schedules and customer orders.
• Create and manage purchase orders based on MRP signals, forecasts, and safety stock requirements.
• Monitor demand fluctuations and adjust material plans accordingly.

Inventory Management

• Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent shortages, backorders, and excess stock.
• Conduct regular inventory analysis and support cycle counting activities.
• Identify slow-moving or obsolete materials and recommend corrective actions.
• Communicate daily with suppliers regarding order confirmations, delivery schedules, and lead times.
• Track supplier performance and escalations of delivery or quality issues as needed.
• Coordinate shipments, expedite orders, and ensure timely delivery of materials.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Engineering, and Quality to address material constraints.
• Participate in daily/weekly production meetings to provide material availability updates.
• Support new product launches by planning materials and aligning suppliers.

Data & System Management

• Maintain accurate MRP data including lead times, safety stocks, order quantities, and BOM accuracy.
• Generate and analyze reports related to shortages, forecast accuracy, inventory health, and supplier performance.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to ensure accurate material signals and transactions.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in material planning, production scheduling, or supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience working with manufacturing environments (automotive, aerospace, electronics, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills
• Detail-oriented and proactive
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Team collaboration

Physical & Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with periodic visits to warehouse or production areas.
• Occasional travel to suppliers may be required.
• Assist in yearly Physical Inventory

What Makes Holley a Great Place to Work

At Holley, we’re more than a performance parts company—we’re a community of enthusiasts, innovators, and problem-solvers. We offer a competitive benefits package and a culture that values both performance and people.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Access to Financial Advisors
• Paid time off and 9 paid holidays
• Education Assistance program
• Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Employee discounts on Holley products, events, and partnerships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Holley is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact human resources.