Material Planner

Dunhill Staffing Systems; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunhill Staffing Systems is seeking an experienced Material Planner in Charleston, South Carolina. The successful candidate will ensure the right materials are available on-time and cost-effectively while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

This logistics-heavy role involves managing materials, scheduling production, coordinating shipments, and working across departments. Essential skills include communication, organization, and experience with SAP. The position may require some international travel and physical activity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; degree preferred for advancement.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Ability to handle pressure and multitask while working independently.
• Willingness to travel is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage materials across production and external vendors.
• Track inventory and maintain min/max levels to reduce waste.
• Manage purchase orders and supplier coordination effectively.
• Monitor shipments and coordinate logistics smoothly.
• Report performance metrics and explain issues as needed.
• Collaborate daily with multiple internal teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organization skills

Experience with SAP

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to handle pressure

Multitasking skills

Ability to work independently

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma (degree preferred)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seeking an experienced Material Planner who is focused on making sure the right materials are available at the right time, at the lowest cost, while keeping customers satisfied.

Core of the job

You’ll plan and manage materials across internal production, warehouses, and external vendors. That includes using systems (like SAP) to track inventory, place and monitor purchase orders, schedule production, and coordinate shipments—especially overseas.

Key responsibilities

• Run material planning (MRP) for raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods
• Track inventory, maintain min/max levels, and reduce excess or expired stock
• Schedule production and optimize batch sizes
• Place and manage purchase orders and supplier coordination
• Monitor shipments and container logistics
• Report performance (KPIs like on‑time delivery, inventory levels, costs) and explain any issues
• Collaborate daily with teams like Sales, Customer Service, Shipping, Quality, and global planning groups
• Support efficiency efforts (lean/5S) and ensure compliance with company standards

What success looks like

• Strong on‑time delivery performance
• Lower inventory levels and waste
• Controlled material and shipping costs
• Smooth coordination across departments and suppliers

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma (degree preferred)
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office (preferred)
• Ability to handle pressure, multitask, and work independently
• Willingness to travel

Physical/working conditions

• Mix of desk work and some physical activity (lifting up to 20 lbs, standing, etc.)
• Exposure to industrial environments (chemicals, fumes)
• Some international travel may be required.

Bottom line

This is a logistics-heavy role that combines planning, coordination, and problem-solving to keep production running efficiently and customers satisfied.