Materials Planner

Manpower Engineering; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Materials Planner for the West Michigan area (Lakeshore/Zeeland region) to keep production moving and inventory optimized. The role requires strong ERP/MRP experience and Excel proficiency, plus 3+ years in materials planning within manufacturing, preferably automotive.

You will manage schedules, coordinate with suppliers, monitor inventories, and support new product launches and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in materials planning, inventory control, logistics, or supply chain.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong ERP/MRP experience and proficiency in Excel.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage material requirements and production schedules to support manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively prevent shortages.
• Analyze demand, forecast requirements, and maintain planning data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Materials Planner
Location: West Michigan Area - Lakeshore, Holland, Zeeland area
Are you a supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're partnering with leading manufacturers to identify talented Materials Planners who can keep production moving, inventory optimized, and customers satisfied.

What You'll Do

• Manage material requirements and production schedules to support manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively prevent shortages.
• Analyze demand, forecast requirements, and maintain planning data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in materials planning, inventory control, logistics, or supply chain.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience and proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is highly preferred.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Career growth and advancement potential.
• Collaborative team environments where your contributions make an impact.

If you're looking to take the next step in your supply chain career and enjoy solving complex planning challenges, we'd love to connect with you.