Materials Planner: Scheduling, Sourcing & Inventory

Trane Technologies; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 67,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off (15 vacation days)

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Hastings, Nebraska, seeks a Material Planner to manage material flow, supplier coordination, and inventory to prevent shortages and downtime. You will plot procurement, monitor lead times, and support PFEP planning while collaborating with QA and production teams.

The role requires 2+ years of planner/buyer experience, BA/BS preferred, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems. On-site work with comprehensive benefits and a focus on lean manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred; experience may substitute for education.
• 2+ years planner/buyer manufacturing experience preferred.
• APICS CPIM or equivalent certification preferred.
• ERP experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and MRP.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely procurement of production, inventory, and MRO items.
• Receive and analyze requisitions for quantity, specs, and delivery.
• Select suppliers from approved list to fulfill deliveries.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers related to material planning.
• Maintain ABC classification for planning inputs into PFEP.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels and safety stock.
• Coordinate with QA to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Identify and manage shortages with root-cause analysis.
• Analyze total cost and cash flow with suppliers.
• Lead and train peers as needed to meet objectives.
• Expedite deliveries to meet critical schedules.
• Maintain material plan within time fence for continuity.
• Collaborate with production planners to fix delivery issues.
• Evaluate supplier performance and raise issues when needed.
• Resolve invoicing discrepancies with suppliers and Accounting.
• Provide customer promise dates based on material availability.
• Maintain item master lead-time and related process data.
• Interface with required functions to meet delivery requirements.
• Communicate forecasts and replenishment plans to suppliers.

Skills

Planner experience

Fast-paced environment

Basic mathematical skills

Rate-based or flow-line environments

Operations, inventory management, MRP,

Visual management systems

Education

BA/BS degree preferred

APICS CPIM certification preferred

ERP experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Trane Technologies in Hastings, Nebraska, seeks a Material Planner to manage material flow, supplier coordination, and inventory to prevent shortages and downtime. You will plot procurement, monitor lead times, and support PFEP planning while collaborating with QA and production teams.

The role requires 2+ years of planner/buyer experience, BA/BS preferred, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems. On-site work with comprehensive benefits and a focus on lean manufacturing principles.