Material Planner

Pro Staff; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Staff is seeking a materials planner to develop material plans and coordinate call-offs from suppliers and internal facilities using SAP MRP. You will monitor availability, manage SKU inventories, and drive corrective actions with suppliers to ensure production schedules are met.

The role focuses on optimizing lead times, inventory levels, and service while maintaining import documentation and adherence to health and safety policies. An operations/logistics background is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in operations, logistics, manufacturing support, or a related field.
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and related planning systems.
• SAP and Microsoft Access experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop material plans and coordinate material call-offs from approved suppliers and internal facilities using SAP MRP.
• Monitor material availability and proactively identify 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

Operations experience

Logistics experience

MRP experience

Production support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

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