Materials Planner II — Lean & JIT Inventory Specialist

Rheem Manufacturing; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem Manufacturing in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Material Planner II to maintain material levels and support production using MRP systems. The role requires strong planning, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration across purchasing, production, and engineering.

This onsite position emphasizes lean practices and Just-In-Time methodologies. Responsibilities include monitoring reorder levels, conducting inventory analysis, and coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure material

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience or 7+ years equivalent mix of education and experience in material planning.
• Demonstrated capabilities in planning, organization, integration and control of material planning functions.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, writing, listening) with ability to present information and respond to questions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and update raw material, component, and subassembly min/max reorder levels considering lead times, forecasts, and usage history.
• Conduct inventory analysis to maximize inventory turns.
• Review dormant, excess, and obsolete materials monthly and take action to reduce or eliminate them.
• Submit deviations and MRP system adjustments to maintain accurate backflushing and inventory levels.
• Set up ERP planning parameters and update them as required.
• Participate in production meetings to communicate material issues and propose alternatives.

Skills

Material planning

MRP systems

Lean manufacturing

Kanban

Communication skills

Team player

MS Excel

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Rheem Manufacturing in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Material Planner II to maintain material levels and support production using MRP systems. The role requires strong planning, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration across purchasing, production, and engineering.

This onsite position emphasizes lean practices and Just-In-Time methodologies. Responsibilities include monitoring reorder levels, conducting inventory analysis, and coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure material