Materials Planner

KFI Workforce Solutions; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KFI Workforce Solutions in Portage, WI is seeking a Materials Planner for an onsite role. The position focuses on ordering materials, coordinating with manufacturing and maintenance to ensure production and shipping schedules are met, and direct communication with vendors.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, familiarity with ERP/MRP, strong English communication, and solid problem-solving abilities. Regular attendance and occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP is desirable.
• Fluency in English (reading, analysis, interpretation, and presentation).
• Strong practical problem-solving and reasoning ability with limited standardization.

Responsibilities

• Communicate timely with internal customers on order status and adjust records to maintain data integrity.
• Obtain materials, supplies, and services considering cost, quality, and timing.
• Ensure timely flow of materials to meet production and shipping schedules; expedite as needed.
• Select products for purchase by testing and estimating market prices.
• Prepare purchase orders for materials and services.
• Maintain procurement records including costs, delivery, and quality.
• Discuss defects with stakeholders to determine corrective action.
• Expedite delivery of goods to users.
• Collaborate with Sourcing Specialist and Manager on pricing or sourcing changes.
• Stay informed on company quality and environmental standards.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Skills

Fluency in English

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/MRP

Job description

Materials Planner – Onsite Position

Location: Portage, WI 53901 – This is a full-time, onsite role. Remote work is not available.

Summary

Responsible for ordering materials, supplies, tools, inventory, and other tangible items the Company requires. Works with manufacturing and maintenance to ensure all supplies and inventory are ordered to meet production and shipping schedules, and communicates directly with vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate timely and effectively with internal customers on order status; make appropriate changes to maintain system and reporting data integrity.
• Obtain assigned products, materials, and services with consideration to cost, terms, quality, source reliability, and timing.
• Ensure timely flow of materials to meet production and shipping schedules; expedite purchased materials as needed.
• Select products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items; estimate values based on market price knowledge.
• Prepare purchase orders for all required materials and services.
• Maintain procurement records (items/services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality/performance, inventories).
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods/services with inspection, quality control, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Expedite delivery of goods to users.
• Work with Sourcing Specialist and Manager on materials lacking approved sources or when vendors indicate pricing changes.
• Stay knowledgeable on company quality and environmental standards.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other job duties as requested or as business needs require.
• Perform all duties in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred; prior experience in sourcing/procurement; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP desirable.
• Fluency in English (reading, analysis, interpretation, and presentation to all levels, including top management).
• Strong practical problem-solving and reasoning ability with limited standardization; ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to stand, talk, walk, hear, reach, stoop, and bend. Seldom lift/move more than 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Primarily office-based with time in production areas. Production temperatures fluctuate seasonally; noise levels moderate to high. Hearing protection and safety eyewear required on the production floor. Additional safety equipment may be required. Office noise is usually quiet.

Work Availability & Travel

Must be able to work all shift schedules, periodic overtime, and periodic weekend work. Travel: >20%.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.