Materials Planner

Insight Global; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a meticulous Materials Planner to ensure on-time material availability and accurate inventory levels. You will collaborate with procurement, production, and suppliers to support schedules, perform MRP activities, and analyze data to prevent stockouts. This role fits a proactive team player in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 3-5 years minimum related work experience.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work.
• Team player with high energy and a can-do attitude.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Overtime expected and required on short notice.
• Material Requirements Planning knowledge.
• Basic arithmetic and statistics familiarity.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage material requirements to support production schedules.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and monitor stock accuracy.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, and suppliers to resolve shortages or overages.
• Analyze data to drive continuous improvements in inventory control.
• Assist in coordinating with internal departments to meet customer demands.

Skills

Material Requirements Planning

Education

Associate's degree or 3-5 years related work experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactiveMaterials Planner to support production operations by ensuring the timely availability of materials required to meet customer demand and production schedules. This role is responsible for material planning, inventory management, and coordination with internal departments and suppliers to maintain optimal inventory levels while supporting operational efficiency. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, possesses strong analytical skills, and can effectively prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 3-5 years minimum related work experience.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work.
• Team player with high energy and a can-do attitude.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Associate is required to have effective communication skills both verbal, as well as written.
• Overtime expected and required on short notice.
• Material Requirement Planning knowledge required.
• Capable of understanding and conducting basic arithmetic and statistical operations.
• Ability to quickly recognize errors and inconsistencies in numerical data.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.