Materials Planner

Insight Global; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Materials Planner to support transmission and substation projects in North Carolina. You will coordinate materials, liaise with operations, supply chain, vendors, and project teams to ensure timely delivery and schedule adherence.

Strong communication and organization are essential as you manage prioritization and site visits. The role requires 5+ years in a supply chain planning or coordination role, proficiency with Excel, and a valid driver’s license for occasional site

Qualifications

• 5 years of Supply Chain Planner or Supply Chain Coordinator experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience coordinating, tracking, or managing materials, inventory, logistics, or supply chain activities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for occasional site visits

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track materials required for transmission and substation construction and maintenance projects
• Serve as the primary point of contact for material-related issues within an assigned geographic area
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Project Teams, and vendors to support material acquisition and delivery
• Identify and resolve material constraints that could impact project execution timelines
• Monitor inventory, material availability, and delivery schedules
• Support planning and execution activities to ensure projects remain on scheduleConduct periodic site visits to support field operations and material coordination efforts
• Maintain accurate records and reporting using company systems and tools

Skills

Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Materials Planner to support construction and maintenance projects within the electric utility transmission and substation environment. This role serves as a key liaison between operations teams, supply chain, and vendors to ensure critical materials are available when and where they are needed.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, thrives in a team environment, and can independently manage priorities while helping resolve material-related challenges that could impact project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track materials required for transmission and substation construction and maintenance projects
• Serve as the primary point of contact for material-related issues within an assigned geographic area
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Project Teams, and vendors to support material acquisition and delivery
• Identify and resolve material constraints that could impact project execution timelines
• Monitor inventory, material availability, and delivery schedules
• Support planning and execution activities to ensure projects remain on scheduleConduct periodic site visits to support field operations and material coordination efforts
• Maintain accurate records and reporting using company systems and tools

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of Supply Chain Planner or Supply Chain Coordinator experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience coordinating, tracking, or managing materials, inventory, logistics, or supply chain activities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for occasional site visits

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility, power delivery, transmission, or substation industry experience
• Knowledge of material procurement, acquisition, and delivery processes
• Understanding of supply chain operations within a utility environment