Materials Planner

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Papersystems is seeking a Materials Planner to schedule and expedite material requirements across multiple locations, focusing on finished goods and sub-assemblies. Collaboration with departments ensures timely material flow and production efficiency; strong understanding of MRP and Infor XA is preferred.

Responsibilities include interpreting MRP outputs, releasing manufacturing orders, maintaining just-in-time inventory, and resolving material issues while meeting inventory metrics.

Qualifications

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and planning/scheduling procedures.
• Experience with MRP systems and Infor XA preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read complex blueprints and interpret instructions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor MRP output to schedule and release manufacturing orders.
• Maintain just-in-time inventory and resolve materials issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and scheduling to expedite flow.
• Review overdue orders and take corrective actions as needed.

Skills

MRP

Scheduling

Inventory management

Blueprints reading

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Infor XA

MS Office

Job description

About Us: BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description

The Materials Planner is responsible for scheduling and expediting material requirements to support multiple BWP locations, focusing on finished goods and sub-assemblies. Key duties include interpreting MRP outputs, initiating and managing manufacturing orders, maintaining just-in-time inventory, and resolving material issues. The role requires collaboration across departments to ensure timely material flow and production efficiency. Candidates should have a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, planning and scheduling procedures, and experience with systems like Infor XA. Strong communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Essential Functions

Monitor and interpret material requirements planning (MRP) output to schedule, release, and maintain manufacturing orders. Initiate shop orders to obtain material in accordance with schedule requirements; evaluate and determine alternate methods of meeting requirements with optimum cost and availability. Utilize system to project requirements planning; analyze stock, units on order, future requirements, and other production related data; make recommendations for project requirements. Responsible for maintaining just-in-time inventory and resolving materials issues while achieving and maintaining inventory business metrics. Collaborate with other departments to determine disposition of materials and expedite flow of materials as needed; work with engineering in substitution of materials as required. Partner with scheduling, engineering, and manufacturing to coordinate, expedite, or change delivery schedules. Review overdue manufacturing orders - determine cause of delay and initiate corrective action. May assist coach or guide less experienced team members. Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualification Requirements

Education: High school degree required, college degree preferred.

Experience: An understanding of the manufacturing process and a working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components is desirable. Working knowledge of Infor XA.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to prioritize and adapt to business changes on a daily basis. Demonstrated proficiency in performing arithmetic calculations with accuracy and efficiency to support data analysis, reporting, and operational decision‑making. Must be able to read somewhat complex blueprints; ability to interpret instructions. Working knowledge of planning and scheduling procedures, materials, machining operations, and time requirements. Solid working experience with expediting materials to meet scheduling requirements. Ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with internal stakeholders in engineering and manufacturing. Knowledge of Infor XA, MS Office, and general computer skills. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, continuously changing environment. Exceptional communication. Strong planning and scheduling skills. Prioritization and task management.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work - therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company: BW Papersystems Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.