Materials Planner

Klöckner Pentaplast; Gordonsville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast in Tennessee is seeking a Materials Planner to coordinate materials flow from suppliers to the production facility. You will plan raw materials, rework, and packaging materials and support inventory control and physical inventories.

The role requires 3-5 years in logistics or supply chain, ERP experience (SAP MM), and strong analytical, communication, and data-management skills. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate material availability and on-time

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in logistics or supply chain roles.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP MM.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Solid communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Align with kp’s strategic compass: Focus, Accountability, Respect, Urgency.
• Establish and maintain inventory plans for raw materials, rework, packaging.
• Review MRP reports daily to identify potential material shortages.
• Initiate purchase requisitions and schedule revisions with vendors as needed.
• Coordinate inbound material deliveries and warehouse logistics.

Skills

ERP / MM experience

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Inventory planning

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Materials Planner

Plan raw material, rework and pallet replenishment and coordinate the flow of materials from suppliers and outside warehouses to production facility. Support inventory control and physical inventory activities.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead by example - promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Align with kp’s strategic compass and core behaviors: Focus, Accountability, Respect, and Urgency.
• Establish and maintain the inventory plans for raw materials, rework and packaging materials.
• Review MRP exception reports on a daily basis to identify potential material shortages.
• Initiate Purchase Requisitions for approved materials and schedule revisions to vendors as material requirements change.
• Provide inventory related reports as needed.
• Delivery location planning for inbound raw materials and rework.
• Logistics planning to ensure timely delivery between outside warehouses and production plant.
• Monitor and ensure all warehouse deliveries are planned with the transportation provider.
• Prepare and perform physical inventory and cycle counts as required in responsible areas; reconcile as needed.
• Identify aged or obsolete raw materials and establish plans for disposition of materials.
• Lead materials management activities in Foil & Lamination operations to ensure proper transactional accuracy, material flow, and inventory visibility.
• Monitor shelf life / expiration dates of relevant raw materials.
• Process manual material production and consumption postings in ERP system as needed.
• Track silo utilization.
• Support railcar / silo filling instructions and rail switch communications.
• Complete required PASA audits for improving Behavior Based Safety, and drive team behaviors for continued safety awareness and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

3-5 years of logistics/supply chain experience, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Prefer ERP (SAP) materials management experience.

Functional/Technical Skills

• Highly self-motivated individual focused and driven to provide excellent customer service.
• Computer proficiency on ERP systems with materials planning and inventory management processes.
• Computer proficiency with Excel for report generation and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ERP skills for problem solving and resolution techniques for MM transactions.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient with MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• High degree of initiative, ability to achieve results individually and in a multifunctional team environment, commitment to task, drives for process analysis and continuous improvement, and detail orientation.