Material Planner

S&C Electric Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,740 - 91,309; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Material Planner to ensure uninterrupted material availability and optimal inventory levels. You will manage CTB, balance demand with supply, and work within Oracle ERP to support on-time production execution.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, proactive issue resolution, and ongoing optimization of inventory strategies. Join a team known for resilience and a 100-year legacy of innovation in the electrical industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2-3+ years of experience in material planning, supply chain, purchasing, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in ERP systems (Oracle preferred; SAP or similar acceptable).
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, forecasting, and modeling.
• Understanding of MRP, inventory control, and supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Clear-to-Build (CTB) status to ensure production readiness across the value stream.
• Analyze demand signals and translate them into accurate material requirements.
• Develop and maintain material forecasts based on production plans and historical usage.
• Utilize Oracle ERP for material planning, purchase requisitions, inventory tracking, and data accuracy.
• Initiate root cause analysis and continuous improvement in planning processes.

Skills

Material planning experience

ERP systems (Oracle/SAP)

Advanced Excel

MRP & inventory control

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Adaptability

Execution focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP

Job description

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner

Hours

• 8:00 am - 5:00 pm On-Site (Chicago, IL)

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $69,740 - $91,309. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as an Material Planner!

Are you passionate about Material Planning? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Fuses and Circuit Switchers function. As a Material Planner, you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

The Material Planner plays a critical role within the value stream organization, responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material availability to support production while optimizing inventory levels. The Material Planner is accountable for clear-to-build (CTB) management, balancing demand and supply, forecasting material requirements, and maintaining optimal stocking strategies. This position serves as a key problem solver within Oracle ERP and provides material readiness guidance to scheduling teams to support on-time production execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Material Planning & Clear-to-Build Management

  Maintain Clear-to-Build (CTB) status to ensure production readiness across the value stream.

  Proactively identify material constraints and partner with other members of the team to drive resolution to prevent production disruptions.

  Align material availability with production schedules and customer demand.

• Demand & Supply Balancing

  Analyze demand signals and translate them into accurate material requirements.

  Balance supply and demand through effective planning, prioritization, and scenario analysis.

  Adjust plans in response to demand changes, supply disruptions, or inventory imbalances.

• Material Forecasting & Inventory Management

  Develop and maintain material forecasts based on production plans, historical usage, and demand variability.

  Establish and manage safety stock and stocking levels to ensure optimal inventory investment while minimizing risk.

  Monitor inventory health (excess, obsolete, and slow-moving materials) and drive corrective actions.

• ERP & System Management (Oracle)

  Utilize Oracle ERP for material planning, purchase requisitions, inventory tracking, and data accuracy.

  Troubleshoot and resolve planning and system-related issues within Oracle.

  Ensure accurate master data (BOMs, lead times, planning parameters) to support effective planning.

  Support purchase order management, expedite critical materials, and mitigate shortages.

• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

  Initiate root cause analysis and corrective actions for material shortages and supply interruptions.

  Make recommendations that drive continuous improvement in planning processes, inventory accuracy, and system utilization.

  Implement best practices such as JIT, Kanban, and lean material flow concepts where applicable.

What you'll Need To Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 2-3+ years of experience in material planning, supply chain, purchasing, or manufacturing operations
• Experience in ERP systems (Oracle preferred; SAP or similar acceptable)
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent)
• Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, forecasting, modeling)
• Understanding of MRP, inventory control, and supply chain processes
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions
• Problem-Solving: Strong capability to resolve material and system issues quicklyAttention to Detail: High level of accuracy in planning and system data
• Communication & Collaboration: Effective cross-functional and supplier communication
• Adaptability: Ability to manage shifting priorities in a dynamic production environment
• Execution Focus: Bias toward action and results in critical supply situations

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [e-mail] .