Materials Planning & Inventory Specialist II

Solstice Advanced Materials; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

FSA

HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Solstice Advanced Materials is seeking a Purchasing & Materials Planner to manage external POs for raw materials and packaging, monitor SAP-based planning, and optimize inventory across manufacturing sites and tolling partners.

You will collaborate with supply planners, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure on-time deliveries, favorable stock levels, and proactive cycle counting. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in manufacturing supply chain are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience in materials planning, detailed scheduling, or logistics.
• Strong user of MRP/ERP system (SAP preferred).
• Strong team player, able to collaborate across manufacturing, logistics, planning, and commercial teams.
• Process improvement and problem-solving mindset with a track record.
• Strong experience using Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Place and manage external Purchase Orders for materials including raw materials and packaging.
• Monitor SAP messages and planning balances daily; adjust PO timing/quantities to control inventory.
• Manage shelf-life expiration risk on key packaging materials and mitigate financial risks.
• Support planners for PO placements for global materials or tolling subcontracts.
• Coordinate with logistics on equipment availability and pickup scheduling.
• Coordinate with warehouse on internal movement of packaging supplies.
• Coordinate emergency purchases to support 24/7 operations.
• Drive inventory optimization to reduce excess and slow-moving stock.
• Participate in cycle counting and inventory accuracy processes.

Skills

MRP/ERP experience

Teamwork

Process improvement

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Solstice Advanced Materials is seeking a Purchasing & Materials Planner to manage external POs for raw materials and packaging, monitor SAP-based planning, and optimize inventory across manufacturing sites and tolling partners.

You will collaborate with supply planners, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure on-time deliveries, favorable stock levels, and proactive cycle counting. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in manufacturing supply chain are expected.