Material Planner

Ingersoll Rand; Junction City (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription plans

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Employee stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand in Junction City, Oregon is seeking a Material Planner to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and packaging for production and customer demand. You will partner with Procurement, Production Planning, Operations, and Logistics to maintain optimal inventory and on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes data accuracy in ERP/MRP, reporting on inventory levels and supplier performance, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and improve

Qualifications

• 2+ years of material planning, inventory management, or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, or JDE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop material requirements plans based on production schedules, forecasts, and customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock to reduce excess and obsolescence.
• Coordinate with procurement and suppliers for on-time material delivery.
• Maintain accurate material master data and planning parameters in ERP/MRP.
• Analyze reports to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in material flow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

JDE

Job description

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: Junction City, OR

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 entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

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 Overview

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw materials, components, and packaging supplies required to support production and customer demand. This role works closely with Procurement, Production Planning, Operations, Suppliers, and Logistics teams to maintain optimal inventory levels, minimize shortages, and support on-time delivery performance.

Responsibilities

Material Planning & Inventory Management

• Develop and maintain material requirements plans based on production schedules, forecasts, and customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate supply of materials while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Analyze material consumption trends and recommend inventory optimization strategies.
• Review and manage safety stock levels, reorder points, and inventory parameters.

Supply Coordination

• Coordinate with Procurement and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Track supplier performance and proactively address potential shortages or delivery risks.
• Expedite critical materials when necessary to support production requirements.
• Communicate material availability issues and recommend mitigation plans.

Production Support

• Collaborate with Production Planning and Operations teams to align material availability with production schedules.
• Monitor material shortages and resolve supply issues that may impact manufacturing operations.
• Ensure accurate material master data and planning parameters within ERP/MRP systems.

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate and analyze reports related to inventory levels, shortages, supplier performance, and planning metrics.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve material flow and planning effectiveness.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory reduction, service level improvements, and supply chain optimization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Finance teams to support business objectives.
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and demand review processes as required.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and phase-in/phase-out activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• 2+years of experience in material planning, inventory management, production planning, supply chain, or related functions.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Understanding of MRP, inventory management, and supply chain planning principles.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

Preference

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, JDE, or similar systems.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• Fully onsite position
• Shift:
  • Monday-Friday
  • 8am-5pm

What We Offer

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.

• health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs.
• life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings.

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.

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