Material Planner

Staffmark Group; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid holidays

Time off

Supplemental insurance

Wellness programs

Incentive programs

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking a Materials Planner to develop material plans, coordinate calls-offs, and manage inventory to support production and customer service in a manufacturing environment. You will monitor material availability, address shortages, and drive corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams.

The role requires a background in operations or logistics with MRP experience, plus familiarity with SAP and Access.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in operations, logistics, manufacturing support, or a related field.
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and related planning systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop material plans and coordinate material call-offs from approved suppliers and internal facilities using SAP MRP to support production requirements.
• Monitor material availability and proactively identify potential shortages or non-conformance that could impact production schedules.
• Manage inventory for an assigned SKU portfolio while balancing customer service, inventory targets, and cost constraints.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions related to delivery, quality, and fulfillment issues.
• Coordinate returns of non-conforming materials and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Resolve discrepancies between ordered and delivered quantities and values while coordinating payment approvals with Accounts Payable.
• Maintain documentation and records required for the efficient import of raw materials.
• Support business reviews, project teams, and cross-functional supply chain initiatives.
• Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory (SLOB) and develop corrective actions to minimize potential write-offs.
• Manage the plant receiving schedule and coordinate inbound material flow.
• Utilize E2Open to support supplier collaboration and supply management activities.
• Audit and maintain MRP master data and planning parameters to optimize lead times, inventory levels, and service.
• Follow all applicable health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

MRP planning

SAP

Inventory management

Microsoft Access

Education

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

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Access

Job description

Join a well-established global leader that is known as a trusted brand in providing innovative products to consumers and food manufacturers around the world. In this role, you\'ll play an important role in ensuring materials are available when needed to support production, customer service, and inventory goals.

What You\'ll Do

• Develop material plans and coordinate material call-offs from approved suppliers and internal facilities using SAP MRP to support production requirements.
• Monitor material availability and proactively identify potential shortages or non-conformance that could impact production schedules.
• Manage inventory for an assigned SKU portfolio while balancing customer service, inventory targets, and cost constraints.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions related to delivery, quality, and fulfillment issues.
• Coordinate returns of non-conforming materials and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Resolve discrepancies between ordered and delivered quantities and values while coordinating payment approvals with Accounts Payable.
• Maintain documentation and records required for the efficient import of raw materials.
• Support business reviews, project teams, and cross-functional supply chain initiatives.
• Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory (SLOB) and develop corrective actions to minimize potential write-offs.
• Manage the plant receiving schedule and coordinate inbound material flow.
• Utilize E2Open to support supplier collaboration and supply management activities.
• Audit and maintain MRP master data and planning parameters to optimize lead times, inventory levels, and service.
• Follow all applicable health and safety policies and procedures.

What We\’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent; enrollment in a college-level Business or related degree program preferred
• 2+ years of experience in operations, logistics, manufacturing support, or a related field
• At least 1 year of experience in supply chain, materials, or inventory management
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and related planning systems
• SAP and Microsoft Access experience is a plus
• Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

Hunter Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Hunter Hamilton offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Hunter Hamilton is an E-Verify employer.