Materials and Procurement Planner

Simonds International, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

PTO

Job summary

Simonds International, LLC is seeking a Materials and Procurement Planner in Washington, DC to oversee purchasing for raw materials, maintenance parts, packaging, and office supplies; coordinate suppliers, manage inventory, and support shipping and invoicing.

The role emphasizes improving inventory accuracy, cost control, supplier performance, and process efficiency, with 4–6 years of related experience and proficiency in Excel, ERP, and MRP.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing for raw materials and MRO
• Ability to manage supplier databases
• Strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and supplier coordination
• Maintain inventory accuracy and replenishment
• Support shipping, receiving, and invoicing processes
• Identify cost reductions and process improvements

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Inventory control

Forecasting & planning

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

ERP

MRP

Job description

Job Description

The Materials and Procurement Planner is responsible for purchasing, supplier coordination, inventory control, materials management, and shipping/logistics support for the facility. This position manages purchasing activities for raw materials, maintenance parts, consumables, packaging materials, office supplies, and operational materials; maintains accurate inventory and procurement records; coordinates replenishment and material movement; supports receiving, shipping, and invoice resolution; and identifies opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, cost control, supplier performance, and overall process efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage purchasing for SDS, WB raw materials
• Manage purchasing activities for maintenance parts, consumables, packaging materials, office supplies, and operational materials
• Create and maintain purchase orders and ensure timely order placement
• Source new suppliers and negotiate pricing, lead times, and service levels.
• Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies and invoice issues.
• Maintain supplier databases, purchasing records, and procurement documentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment activities based on established stocking parameters.

Maintenance Parts Management

• Source and procure maintenance spare parts for production equipment
• Work with Maintenance personnel to identify required replacement components
• Maintain critical spare parts inventories to minimize production downtime
• Coordinate with external technical resources and vendors for specialized parts sourcing.
• Manage MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) inventory records and vendor catalogs

Materials Management

• Review sales forecasts, product specifications, customer requirements and production schedules to accurately determine raw material requirements for an organization
• Ensure raw materials are available to meet designated production schedules.
• Utilize MRP system to coordinate materials for purchasing, processing, warehousing, and production.
• Manage quarantine/non-conforming material processes.
• Ensure proper segregation and identification of rejected material.
• Maintain location accuracy and storage controls.
• Coordinate inventory movements between departments and facilities.

Shipping & Logistics Support

• Manage transfer orders and intercompany shipment transactions.
• Support month-end shipping activities and inventory reconciliation.
• Ensure on-time delivery performance and customer shipment requirements are achieved.
• Coordinate trailer utilization and freight consolidation opportunities.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain purchasing, inventory, and logistics data within company systems.
• Support implementation of inventory management technologies and scanning solutions.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction.
• Generate reports and analyze inventory, purchasing, and logistics performance metrics.
• Provide training and support to team members on inventory and procurement processes.

Compensation

$90-105k annually DOE

Experience

• 4-6 years related experience preferred, 3 years experience required.
• Experience with Excel, ERP, and MRP required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability
• Up to $300 per year in wellness activity reimbursement
• 401k employer match contribution at 50% of your contribution percentage, up to a total of 5%
• Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time
• 8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
• Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and activities. It is intended to provide a summary of the position’s general scope and function within the company. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

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