Materials Planner

Valmont Industries; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Work Life Support

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Columbus, Nebraska is seeking a Materials Planner to align site demand with ERP data, coordinating between central purchasing and site operations to sustain the build schedule. This role emphasizes accurate material demand, on-time delivery, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in MRP environments, 2+ years in manufacturing or material roles, and relevant CPSM/CPIM credentials, with strong MS Office skills and an independent yet collaborative

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with a focus on understanding MRP systems.
• 2+ years in a production/manufacturing environment or a material role.
• CPSM or CPIM or equivalent certification.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong prioritization and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions for item accuracy, quantity, and needed date.
• Assign on-hand material to satisfy demand and coordinate with central purchasing.
• Procure items from other Valmont facilities to meet requisitions.
• Process requisitions for Senior Category Buyer when new material is required.
• Monitor estimated delivery and communicate status to site stakeholders.
• Maintain professional relationships with internal customers and stakeholders.
• Develop understanding of production processes and respond to requirements.
• Assist in inventory control and participate in lean initiatives.

Skills

MRP systems

Production/manufacturing

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPSM) //

Teamwork

Prioritization

Attention to detail

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

Associate degree in supply chain

Tools

ERP / MRP system

Job description

1600 East 29th Ave Columbus Nebraska 68601 Why Valmont We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward?

A Brief Summary of This Position: The Materials Planner is responsible for planning and reviewing site demand activities, focusing on accuracy and system data integrity with the goal of supporting site build schedule requirements. The employee participates in tactical business decisions and operates as the liaison between central purchasing and site operations. The Materials Planner is accountable for accurate material demand in the ERP system and timely updates as needed. The incumbent will work closely with the central purchasing team and site operations team.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for reviewing purchase requisitions and verifying the accuracy of item, quantity and date needed
• Responsible for assigning available on hand material to satisfy demand recognized by the purchase requisition
• Responsible for purchasing items from other Valmont facilities to satisfy demand recognized by the purchase requisition
• Responsible for processing purchase requisitions for Senior Category Buyer if new material purchase is required
• Responsible for monitoring estimated delivery of material and communicating to stakeholders at site
• Responsible for gathering all needed information when there is a material reject and communicating with central purchasing
• Responsible for maintaining a professional working relationship with internal customers and stakeholders
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of production processes and how to properly respond to the stated requirements
• Process Engineering Change Notices for items purchased affecting new or existing materials and communicate with central purchasing
• Assist central buyer and accounts payable in timely credit/debit reconciliation
• Active participation in inventory control at the site.
• Works with shop personnel, inventory control specialist and others to maintain accurate inventory.
• Participates in lean initiative events
• Reviews purchasing standard work procedures for improvements to increase customer satisfaction and/or reduce costs
• Act as a backup for other Material Planners
• This position reports into the site purchasing leader
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• 4+ years of experience with a focus on understanding MRP systems
• 2+ years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment or a material role
• ISM (CPSM), APICS (C.P.I.M.) Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional in Inventory Management Certification or equivalent
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, building relationships with all levels of employees
• Ability to organize and manage multiple simultaneous priorities and meet aggressive deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
• Judgment and decision‑making skills while comparing relative cost and benefit potential
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Previous experience in operations, operations planning, purchasing, master scheduling, production planning, inventory control or production control within an MRP/ERP environment
• Associate degree in supply chain

Working Environment and Physical Efforts

Work is typically performed in an office setting. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The position does require the incumbent to have a valid US driver’s license and be able to travel by plane as required by the job.

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one‑on‑one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email [e-mail].

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology. Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. + That’s the value we add.