Materials Planner: JIT Scheduling & Expediting

PCMC; Phillips (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, seeks a Materials Planner to schedule and expedite material requirements for multiple locations. You will interpret MRP outputs, initiate manufacturing orders, and maintain just-in-time inventory to support production efficiency across departments.

Required skills include strong planning, expediting, and communication. Infor XA experience and MS Office proficiency are essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school degree required; college degree preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and material flow.
• Experience with planning systems (Infor XA) and scheduling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, release, and maintain manufacturing orders from MRP outputs.
• Initiate shop orders and evaluate alternate methods for availability and cost.
• Maintain just-in-time inventory and resolve material issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to expedite or change delivery schedules.
• Review overdue orders and initiate corrective actions.

Skills

MRP scheduling

Planning & scheduling

Expediting materials

Cross-department collaboration

Reading blueprints

Infor XA

MS Office

Communication

Education

High school degree

College degree preferred

Tools

Infor XA

MS Office

Job description

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, seeks a Materials Planner to schedule and expedite material requirements for multiple locations. You will interpret MRP outputs, initiate manufacturing orders, and maintain just-in-time inventory to support production efficiency across departments.

Required skills include strong planning, expediting, and communication. Infor XA experience and MS Office proficiency are essential for daily operations.