Materials Planner & Logistics Specialist

RXinsider LTD.; Wytheville (VA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing program

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a qualified Materials Planner to continuously improve production planning, inventory control and logistics, ensuring high-quality containers reach customers on time. The role partners with Production, Maintenance and Warehouse teams to optimize scheduling, materials sourcing, and reporting.

A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in a plastics materials role are required, with experience in raw materials and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Combined experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three years experience in a materials position preferably in plastics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of raw materials and inventory in plastics environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs production planning on a daily basis and monthly scheduling to maximize equipment efficiencies.
• Enter sales orders and subsequent changes to guarantee the delivery of customer requirements.
• In accordance with company policy, purchase the raw materials needed by the production department to manufacture quality containers efficiently.
• Communicate directly with customers to satisfy product and delivery needs information or planning requirements, and materials specifications.
• Supervise and assist with inventory control through cycle counting, production scheduling, and warehousing.
• Assists and performs regular maintenance on the manufacturing database to provide optimum use and accurate reporting.
• Provides training to materials and warehouse departments. This encompasses the warehouse supervisor, cycle counter, and administrative clerk. Indirect responsibilities include the line drivers, materials handlers, and loaders. Responsibilities include compliance of all company policies including continuous improvement.

Skills

Inventory management

Materials planning

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Amcor is seeking a qualified Materials Planner to continuously improve production planning, inventory control and logistics, ensuring high-quality containers reach customers on time. The role partners with Production, Maintenance and Warehouse teams to optimize scheduling, materials sourcing, and reporting.

A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in a plastics materials role are required, with experience in raw materials and inventory management.