Materials Planner, Manufacturing Operations

kdc/one, Groveport

Groveport (OH)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Job summary

KDC-ONE in Groveport, OH, is seeking a detail-oriented Planner to join our Supply Chain team. You will coordinate material availability and production planning to meet customer demand while supporting efficiency and financial goals.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of manufacturing planning experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong ERP/MRP skills (SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics). You will partner with multiple departments to maintain OTIF and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
3–5 years of manufacturing planning experience.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics).

Responsibilities

Coordinate communication between Scheduling and internal departments to align production priorities.
Confirm material availability to support production schedules and identify shortages.
Work with Schedulers and suppliers to expedite or delay material deliveries as needed to support production.
Communicate priority raw materials, batches, and finished goods requiring testing with Laboratory and Compounding teams.
Research inventory discrepancies and resolve issues with stakeholders.
Partner with Client Services to manage date change requests resulting from material shortages or changing customer priorities.
Monitor and communicate OTIF reporting and resolve issues with Production.
Release production orders as directed by Scheduling and Supply Chain leadership.
Prepare production packets for Production teams.
Clear open order reservations and coordinate material receipts and releases.
Provide scheduling backup as needed.