Materials Planner

Torrey Holistics; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking a detail-oriented Planner to join the Supply Chain team in a manufacturing environment. You will coordinate material availability and production planning to meet customer demand while supporting efficiency and financial goals.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing planning, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and strong Excel skills. You will work across Scheduling, Production, and Lab teams to ensure on-time deliveries and accurate planning documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years in manufacturing planning.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or MS Dynamics).
• Strong Excel skills and data-driven problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication between Scheduling and internal departments to align production priorities.
• Confirm material availability and identify shortages or risks.
• Collaborate with schedulers and suppliers to adjust material deliveries as needed.
• Communicate priority raw materials, batches, and finished goods requiring testing or release with Laboratory and Compounding teams.
• Research inventory discrepancies and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Partner with Client Services to manage date change requests resulting from material shortages or changing customer priorities.
• Monitor and communicate process order shortages while partnering with Production to resolve issues and support accurate OTIF reporting.
• Release production process orders as directed by Scheduling and Supply Chain leadership.
• Prepare production packets and distribute them to Production teams.
• Clear open order reservations and coordinate material receipts and releases to support timely production order creation.
• Provide scheduling support and backup coverage as needed.
• Maintain production planning documentation, S&OP files, SOPs, WIs, and other required documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of customer, product, financial, and business information.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business operations.

Skills

Production planning

Demand planning

Forecasting

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel (advanced)

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Planner to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you will coordinate material availability and production planning activities to ensure customer demand is met while supporting operational efficiency and company financial goals.The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing planning, enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where collaboration across multiple departments is essential.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Planner, you will:Coordinate communication between Scheduling and internal departments to ensure production priorities are aligned.Confirm material availability to support production schedules and proactively identify shortages or risks.Work closely with Schedulers and suppliers to expedite or delay material deliveries as needed to support production.Communicate priority raw materials, batches, and finished goods requiring testing or release with Laboratory and Compounding teams.Research inventory discrepancies and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.Partner with Client Services to manage date change requests resulting from material shortages or changing customer priorities.Monitor and communicate process order shortages while partnering with Production to resolve issues and support accurate OTIF (On Time In Full) reporting.Release production process orders as directed by Scheduling and Supply Chain leadership.Prepare production packets and distribute them to Production teams.Clear open order reservations and coordinate material receipts and releases to support timely production order creation.Provide scheduling support and backup coverage as needed.Maintain production planning documentation, S&OP files, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and other required documentation.Maintain confidentiality of customer, product, financial, and business information.Perform additional duties as assigned to support business operations.QualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Operations Management, or a related field.3–5 years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, or materials planning within a manufacturing environment.Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.Preferred Knowledge & SkillsSuccessful candidates will demonstrate experience with:Production planning, demand planning, forecasting, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and OSHA safety requirementsLean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologiesMicrosoft Office Suite with advanced Microsoft Excel skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesManaging multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentBuilding collaborative relationships across departmentsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailWorking independently while contributing to a team environmentWorking ConditionsPrimarily works in a climate-controlled office environment with regular time spent on the manufacturing floor.Must be comfortable working in areas with moderate manufacturing noise.Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, push, pull, and use hands as needed throughout the workday.Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering production areas.Regular exposure to moving equipment such as forklifts and electric pallet jacks.Why Join Us?You'll play a critical role in ensuring our manufacturing operations run efficiently while partnering with cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Production, Quality, and Client Services. If you enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and making an impact in a collaborative manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.You should be proficient in:ERP & MRP SystemsProduction Planning & SchedulingSupply Chain ManagementBudgeting / Forecasting Experience