Material Planner

Ingersoll Rand; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial solutions is seeking a Material Planner in Charlotte, NC. This role involves managing the material planning process, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of products. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and experience in purchasing. Join a dynamic team that values personal ownership and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care and stock options.

Benefits

Health Care Options

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Grant

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing experience required.
• Experience in negotiating with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Plans all purchased parts and maintains inventory levels.
• Works with suppliers to manage material supply and ensure on-time deliveries.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

SAP

Job description

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Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job Title: Material Planner

Location: Charlotte, NC About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an

Job Overview

Material Planner (Buyer) is responsible for the material planning process from placement of purchase orders, following up with suppliers to the delivery of product for customer orders. Work closely with suppliers to maintain positive relationships. Provides other support to Operations and Management as required.

Responsibilities

• Plans all purchased parts within responsibility area. Make decisions to release, firm, cancel, or defer work based upon current inventory, demand, and capacity.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory levels to support production plan.
• Works with suppliers to expedite or defer materials as dictated by changes in internal and external customer requirements and to meet production and inventory objectives.
• Works independently with suppliers to manage material supply to ensure on time deliveries.
• Independently identify priorities and proactively work to achieve efficiency in updating purchase orders per supplier updates.
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications up to and including business calls outside of business hours.
• Troubleshoot issues and negotiate with suppliers accordingly as needed.
• Offers administrative support.
• Request for Quotation (RFQ) responses.
• Assist in managing transportation logistics for escalated material as needed.
• Plans Service Parts requirements for purchased common material to meet external customers’ variable demand.
• Facilitates problem resolutions with Accounts Payable related to purchase orders/ invoicing and pricing.
• Maintains accurate purchase order information in the ERP system. Modifies order release due dates, quantities, and closes purchase orders, etc., based on planning demand.
• Plans engineering changes to ensure ECN instructions are clear and compiled. Works with Production and Purchasing to stop procurement of material affected by change. Keeps designated engineers informed of ECN implementation status; coordinates proper rotation of inventory to minimize scrap/reworked parts at incorporation time.
• Represents Material Planning at various meetings and relays related information to management as needed. Collects information, complies into standard work, prepares monthly reports and other management reports as requires.
  
  

Requirements

• 3+ years of purchasing experience required
• 3+ years of experience in negotiating capabilities and working with suppliers
  
  

Core Competencies

• Prioritizes multiple requests
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Keen eye for detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management
• Analytical problem solver and data-driven decision-making abilities
• Offering support to others.
  
  

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree or proof of working toward a degree
• Knowledge of Oracle or SAP
• Purchasing or Material Certifications and/or membership
• Manufacturing or distribution experience
  
  

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements?

• Fully site based
  
  

What we Offer?

Our benefits – location dependent (car, annual leave allowance, pension etc), but ALWAYS include Shares options?

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.

TO APPLY: Please apply via our website Ingersoll Rand Careers by July 2025 in order to be considered for this position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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