Materials Planner

Insight Global; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a detail-oriented Materials Planner to support production operations by ensuring timely availability of materials to meet customer demand and schedules. You will handle material planning, inventory management, and cross-team coordination.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, demonstrates strong analytical skills, and can prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 3-5 years 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 verbal and written communication skills.
• Overtime expected and required on short notice.
• Material Requirement Planning knowledge required.
• Capable of understanding and conducting basic arithmetic and statistical operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Skills

Multitasking

Team player

Communication skills

Decision making

MRP knowledge

Education

Associate degree

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.