Material Planner/Scheduler

Nordson Corporation; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in material planning and a strong background in SAP MRP within manufacturing, with CPIM/CSCP preferred. This role collaborates across Production, Procurement, Engineering and Customer Service to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, operations or related field.
• 4+ years of material planning, production planning, inventory management, or supply chain experience.
• Strong SAP MRP experience in a manufacturing environment.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage material supply by creating and maintaining purchase orders, production orders, and planning master data to meet customer requirements and OTD target.
• Utilize SAP MRP and planning tools to ensure material availability while meeting customer delivery and production objectives.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Engineering, Customer Service, and suppliers to resolve material constraints and support operational objectives.
• Analyze demand patterns, inventory trends, and planning performance to identify inventory optimization opportunities.
• Regularly review and optimize planning parameters including reorder points, safety stock, lead times, lot sizes, and order quantities to improve inventory performance and service levels aligned with MRD.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of planning master data (e.g., material master, planning parameters, lead times, sourcing data, and purchasing information records) to ensure effective MRP execution.
• Drive initiatives to reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory while minimizing stock-out risk.
• Monitor key planning and inventory KPIs, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, ECRs, and supply chain improvement initiatives

Skills

SAP MRP

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Kanban

Inventory optimization

Time management

Customer service orientation

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Nordson Product Assembly , a global leader in Product Assembly, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring material availability while optimizing inventory performance across assigned product lines. This role is responsible for translating customer demand into executable supply plans to ensure the right materials are available in the right place and at the right time. This role combines tactical execution with strategic analysis by leveraging SAP, MRP, and data analytics to support inventory optimization and improve on-time delivery performance in alignment with LLP. The Material Planner partners cross-functionally to support operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and manage material supply by creating and maintaining purchase orders, production orders, and planning master data to meet customer requirements and OTD target.
• Utilize SAP MRP and planning tools to ensure material availability while meeting customer delivery and production objectives.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Engineering, Customer Service, and suppliers to resolve material constraints and support operational objectives.
• Analyze demand patterns, inventory trends, and planning performance to identify inventory optimization opportunities.
• Regularly review and optimize planning parameters including reorder points, safety stock, lead times, lot sizes, and order quantities to improve inventory performance and service levels aligned with MRD.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of planning master data (e.g., material master, planning parameters, lead times, sourcing data, and purchasing information records) to ensure effective MRP execution.
• Drive initiatives to reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory while minimizing stock-out risk.
• Monitor key planning and inventory KPIs, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, ECRs, and supply chain improvement initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in material planning, production planning, inventory management, or supply chain.
• Strong SAP MRP experience in a manufacturing environment.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA’s):

• Strong SAP and MRP knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Manufacturing knowledge processes such as Kanban.
• Understanding of inventory optimization principles
• Time management skills to prioritize and multi-task.
• Customer-service orientation. Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented.

About Nordson Product Assembly

Nordson Product Assembly is the leader in precision dispensing, fluid management, and related technologies. We serve the Product Assembly end market to improve production efficiency and product quality for a variety of product manufacturing processes. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Product Assembly is a global team that works to create adhesive dispensing solutions that deliver precise and reliable application while optimizing material use and lowering production costs for markets like appliances, automotive & e-mobility, bookbinding, electronics, filter manufacturing, paper, wood, construction and many more. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you’re just beginning your career or you’re a seasoned professional, there’s a place for you to belong at Nordson Product Assembly. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.