Materials Planner: Inventory & Supply Chain Lead

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG is seeking an experienced Logistics Planner in the United States to manage inventory, materials planning, and ERP-based MM processes across raw materials, rework, and packaging.

The role emphasizes collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to ensure material availability and accurate data. Key duties include reviewing MRP reports, initiating purchase requisitions, performing cycle counts, and coordinating inbound/outbound logistics.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of logistics/supply chain experience
• ERP materials management experience
• SAP experience preferred
• Strong analytical and data interpretation
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Lead by example - promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Align with kp’s strategic compass and core behaviors: Focus, Accountability, Respect, and Urgency.
• Establish and maintain the inventory plans for raw materials, rework and packaging materials.
• Review MRP exception reports on a daily basis to identify potential material shortages.
• Initiate Purchase Requisitions for approved materials and schedule revisions to vendors as material requirements change.
• Provide inventory related reports as needed.
• Delivery location planning for inbound raw materials and rework.
• Logistics planning to ensure timely delivery between outside warehouses and production plant.
• Monitor and ensure all warehouse deliveries are planned with the transportation provider.
• Prepare and perform physical inventory and cycle counts as required in responsible areas; reconcile as needed.
• Identify aged or obsolete raw materials and establish plans for disposition of materials.
• Lead materials management activities in Foil & Lamination operations to ensure proper transactional accuracy, material flow, and inventory visibility.
• Monitor shelf life / expiration dates of relevant raw materials.
• Process manual material production and consumption postings in ERP system as needed.
• Support railcar / silo filling instructions and rail switch communications.
• Complete required PASA audits for improving Behavior Based Safety, and drive team behaviors for continued safety awareness and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ERP systems

Materials planning

Inventory management

Excel for data analysis

Analytical ability

Communication skills

MS Office

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG is seeking an experienced Logistics Planner in the United States to manage inventory, materials planning, and ERP-based MM processes across raw materials, rework, and packaging.

The role emphasizes collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to ensure material availability and accurate data. Key duties include reviewing MRP reports, initiating purchase requisitions, performing cycle counts, and coordinating inbound/outbound logistics.