Material Planner

Abacus Solution Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Solution Group is seeking a Material Planner in Charleston, SC. This role involves planning and coordinating the supply chain from production and external vendors, ensuring that master data is accurately maintained within SAP.

The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Competitive compensation ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 per year, alongside opportunities for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with SAP software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate supply from production and external vendors.
• Create daily reports of deviations to KPI benchmarks.
• Ensure correct master data with SAP.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)

Experience with SAP software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP software

Job description

Material Planner

Location: Charleston, SC 29492
Type: Direct Hire Role
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year

Planning and coordinating supply from own production, other Mankiewicz production facilities/warehouses and external vendors in coordination with Sales, Customer Service, global Material Planning, global Purchasing and external Service and material suppliers.

Responsibilities

• MRP (raw materials, intermediates, finished goods, recertification, batch traceability)
• Creating and daily reporting of deviations to KPI benchmarks and reasons to Supply Chain Manager
• Ensuring and maintaining correct master data with SAP
• Placing, scheduling and monitoring of purchase orders within the Mankiewicz organization and with external vendors
• Planning and ordering of consumables
• Scheduling and monitoring overseas container to Mankiewicz warehouses
• Coordinating and monitoring of inventories
• Scheduling of production, determining optimal batch sizes

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Experience with SAP software preferred.
• Experience with systems and procedures such as CIP, FMEA, etc. preferred.
• Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• The position requires the ability to travel both domestically and internationally, including to countries and customers that may require proof of vaccination.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Requires frequent walking, standing, heavy lifting and carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling and reaching.
• Exposure to fumes and hazardous chemicals.
• This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on the telephone.

Compensation

$65,000-$75,000 per year