Material Planner

Hollingsworth; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

Paid time off

401K retirement with company match

Employee discounts

Training and development

Job summary

Hollingsworth is seeking a Material Planner who will be responsible for ensuring timely availability of components required for service kits. This role will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to manage material flow effectively and will focus on problem-solving and proactive risk management.

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in supply chain operations, with proficiency in SAP and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in materials planning, purchasing, inventory control, or supply chain operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to negotiate lead times and resolve delivery challenges.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and procure required components for service kits.
• Issue and manage purchase orders/releases for suppliers.
• Expedite materials and drive on-time delivery performance.
• Communicate shipment changes and date adjustments to customers.
• Maintain accurate records and system data for all kit-related planning.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

Supplier Management

Procurement Operations

Communication

Problem-Solving

Data Accuracy

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

The Material Planner is accountable for ensuring timely availability of components required for service kits and for coordinating with suppliers, internal teams, and customers to maintain uninterrupted material flow. This role emphasizes problem‑solving, supplier collaboration, data accuracy, and proactive management of risks affecting kit delivery schedules.

Core Skills & Competencies

Supply Chain Planning & Execution

• Ability to plan, schedule, and prioritize material requirements to meet customer demand and kit shipment deadlines.
• Skill in analyzing lead times, forecasting needs, and managing constraints to prevent shortages.

Supplier Management & Negotiation

• Proficient in building and maintaining effective supplier relationships.
• Capability to negotiate lead times, resolve delivery challenges, and elevate risks tactfully.
• Ability to collaboratively develop shipment and performance improvement solutions.

Procurement Operations

• Skilled at creating, issuing, and managing purchase orders and releases.
• Ability to resolve purchasing, quality, engineering, and specification discrepancies with suppliers and internal partners.

Communication & Customer Coordination

• Strong written and verbal communication to keep customers informed, especially around required date changes or potential delays.
• Ability to provide clear and accurate data supporting customer discussions, performance disputes, or corrective actions.

Problem‑Solving & Issue Resolution

• Ability to analyze bottlenecks and implement corrective actions for expedited materials, hotlines, or urgent fulfillment needs.
• Skill in using data to identify root causes and propose solutions.

Data Accuracy & Systems Proficiency

• Proficiency with material management systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to maintain accurate system records, desk files, and kit‑related documentation.

Collaboration & Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Strong teamwork capabilities to partner with purchasing, engineering, quality, operations, and logistics teams.
• Ability to support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and procure required components for service kits.
• Issue and manage purchase orders/releases for suppliers.
• Expedite materials and drive on‑time delivery performance.
• Negotiate lead times and collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues occurring within or outside contractual timelines.
• Communicate shipment changes and date adjustments to customers.
• Support the investigation and documentation of supplier performance concerns.
• Resolve cross‑functional issues involving engineering, quality, logistics, or purchasing.
• Provide work‑order details to ensure timely kit packaging and shipment.
• Oversee urgent orders (Hotlines/IVOs/Preventative) to ensure priority handling.
• Maintain accurate records and system data for all kit‑related planning.
• Assist with special projects, customer requests, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Operations Management, or related field — or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in materials planning, purchasing, inventory control, or supply chain operations.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP/material planning systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Experience managing supplier and customer relationships in a fast‑paced production or service environment.
• Ability to apply key purchasing principles and supply chain best practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, integrity, and collaborative teamwork.

#HLGSWRTH

With more than 30 years of expertise, Hollingsworth is a leading provider of third‑party logistics services. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the advancement of our workforce and develop and invest in our employees. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K retirement with company match
• Employee discounts
• Training and development