Material Planner

Insight Global; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Morris Plains, NJ is seeking a Production/Material Planner to lead the S&OP process and align demand, capacity, and production. You will develop monthly production plans and maintain a weekly master schedule to support the plan.

The role requires 3-5 years in material or production planning, proficiency with ERP systems and Excel, and a Bachelor's degree. We value diverse, inclusive environments and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a material planner or production planner role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience maintaining production plans and material availability.
• Experience with capacity alignment and master planning schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the S&OP process and drive the improvement agenda.
• Develop monthly production plans based on demand and capacity.
• Establish and maintain a weekly master production schedule.
• Support cross-functional teams and communicate supply chain issues.
• Manage master data for legacy and new products for proper planning.

Skills

Production planning

Materials planning

Capacity planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Job Description

• Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, drive the improvement agenda.
• Develop monthly Production Plan based on Demand input and Capacity situation.
• Establish and maintain a weekly master production schedule to support Production Plan
• Help define and maintain S&OP KPIs and metrics to support continuous improvement.
• Distribute work orders and assist department personnel in obtaining items (drawings, parts, etc.) necessary to complete job operations and job material transactions.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings to support business initiatives, adjust plans accordingly and communicate supply chain issues and recommendations for resolution.
• Review and maintain master data for legacy and new products for proper planning.
• Communicate shortages to appropriate departments and make recommendations.
• Manage running action and issues list, drive issues to closure on a timely basis.

Skills and Requirements

• -3-5 years experience as a material planner or production planner in a manufacturing environment-Experience maintaining production plans, material availability, and aligning with capacity-Strong experience running shortage reports and managing the master planning schedule-Experience with ERP systems and excel-Bachelor's degree

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.