Material Planner & Supply Chain Optimizer

Skill; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a meticulous logistics professional to join our global supply network, optimizing material flow, coordinating planning, and ensuring on-time production. You will translate demand into actionable plans, maintain ERP data, and collaborate across Operations, Marketing, Planning, and Packaging.

The role emphasizes vendor relationship management, minimizing obsolescence, and driving cost-effective logistics initiatives, with opportunities to contribute to strategic projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or a High School diploma with strong relevant experience.
• Demonstrated thoroughness and attention to detail.
• A proven ability to organize resources and analyze alternatives to make effective decisions.
• Demonstrated personal credibility through strong communication skills, achieving results, and trusted relationships with others.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and facilitate different perspectives to drive solutions.

Responsibilities

• Execute material requirement plans to ensure supplies and work-in-process availability which supports production schedules.
• Maintain accurate planning information for materials in an ERP system, updating as necessary for material / product changes.
• Manage material changes to support business plans and minimize obsolescence.
• Coordinate material production with packaging and graphics timelines developed in conjunction with Operations, Marketing, Planning, and Packaging.
• Work with vendors to coordinate their schedules and establish priorities when required to prevent supply constraints or customer service issues; ensure vendor resources will support business plan.
• Aid in the execution and completion of special projects related to the logistics field as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Resource planning

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or related field

High School diploma with strong relevant experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aquent is seeking a meticulous logistics professional to join our global supply network, optimizing material flow, coordinating planning, and ensuring on-time production. You will translate demand into actionable plans, maintain ERP data, and collaborate across Operations, Marketing, Planning, and Packaging.

The role emphasizes vendor relationship management, minimizing obsolescence, and driving cost-effective logistics initiatives, with opportunities to contribute to strategic projects and