Materials Planner - SAP & Inventory Optimization (Hybrid)

A. O. Smith Corp; Lebanon (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A. O. Smith Corp in Lebanon, TN is seeking a seasoned Material Planner to lead complex planning and purchasing across multiple locations. You will optimize inventory, manage SAP parameters, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure material availability and continuity of operations.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in material planning or supply chain, CPIM preferred, and a track record of cross-functional project leadership in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in material planning, purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
• Advanced experience with SAP planning and purchasing systems.
• CPIM certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and purchasing for complex material portfolios across locations.
• Maintain SAP master-data and planning parameters.
• Analyze requirements and capacity to ensure material availability.
• Develop inventory optimization strategies balancing working capital and service levels.
• Lead resolution of supplier shortages and disruptions.
• Drive cross-functional supply chain improvement projects.

Skills

MRP planning

Inventory management

Sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

A. O. Smith Corp in Lebanon, TN is seeking a seasoned Material Planner to lead complex planning and purchasing across multiple locations. You will optimize inventory, manage SAP parameters, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure material availability and continuity of operations.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in material planning or supply chain, CPIM preferred, and a track record of cross-functional project leadership in a hybrid work setting.