Material Planner - Chemaid Supply Chain Salaried SGA

Kdc One; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Performance-Based Annual Bonus

Job summary

Kdc One in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, is seeking a Material Planner to schedule manufacturing operations, coordinate material requirements, and ensure timely delivery to support production and customer demand.

The role requires a 4-year degree and 2-5 years related experience; excellent communication, independence, and MS Office skills are essential; you will work with Purchasing, Production, and Logistics to optimize inventory and planning processes.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree required.
• 2-5 years related experience.
• Strong communication and math skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule material requirements to support production and customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimal stock to avoid shortages or excess inventory.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions/orders based on material requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Track supplier performance and expedite critical orders when necessary.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to align material availability with production schedules.
• Review and analyze demand forecasts, production plans, and inventory trends.
• Resolve material shortages, delivery delays, and supply chain issues.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters and material master data in the ERP/MRP system.
• Prepare inventory, material availability, and planning reports for management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and improve planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and health & safety requirements.

Skills

Communication

Independent worker

Cross-functional collaboration

Math skills

MS Office proficiency

Project management

Self-motivated

Education

4-year degree

Tools

ERP/MRP system

MS Excel

Job description

Position: Material Planner
Department: Supply Chain/Planning
Reporting Structure: Reports to Planning and Purchasing Manager
Reporting to this position: No direct reports

BASIC FUNCTION

Schedule manufacturing operation to ensure availability of items under planners control with minimum negative impact on manufacturing. Coordinate and organize multiple activities as well as to recognize and consider business goals and act to positively impact them.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and schedule material requirements to support production and customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimal stock to avoid shortages or excess inventory.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions/orders based on material requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Track supplier performance and expedite critical orders when necessary.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to align material availability with production schedules.
• Review and analyze demand forecasts, production plans, and inventory trends.
• Resolve material shortages, delivery delays, and supply chain issues.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters and material master data in the ERP/MRP system.
• Prepare inventory, material availability, and planning reports for management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and improve planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and health & safety requirements.

SKILLS:

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to interact with all levels in all departments.
• Must have basic Math skills.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Project Management.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk;sit; use hand to handle and feel objects, controls; reach with hands and arms; balance;stoop; talk or hear. Specific vision requirements for the use of computer monitorsinclude close vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to focus. Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may beexposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time (heat/cold associated with amanufacturing environment). The noise level in the work environment is usuallyminimal.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 4-year degree
• 2-5 years related experience.

This position is classified exempt

Competitive Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Performance-Based Annual Bonus

Eligibility and benefit offerings may vary based on employment status and company policy.