Materials Planner

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG; Gordonsville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast is seeking a Logistics Planner to lead inventory planning for raw materials, rework, and packaging, and to coordinate material flow from suppliers to production. This role emphasizes accuracy, initiative, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced facility.

You will review MRP reports, initiate material requisitions, and generate inventory and efficiency reports while partnering with suppliers and internal teams to maintain on-time production and optimal stock levels.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of logistics/supply chain experience.
• Prefer ERP (SAP) materials management experience.
• Experience in inventory planning and MRP/II reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory plans for raw materials, rework, and packaging materials.
• Review MRP exception reports to identify potential shortages.
• Initiate Purchase Requisitions for approved materials and schedule revisions to vendors.
• 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; reconcile as needed.
• Identify aged or obsolete raw materials and establish disposition plans.
• Lead materials management activities to ensure 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 as needed.
• Support railcar/silo filling instructions and rail switch communications.
• Complete PASA audits for safety behavior improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ERP systems

Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Customer service

Inventory management

Tools

SAP

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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 onclimate 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.

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.
• 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.

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If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people fromunderrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in theorganization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.