Materials Planning Pro: Align Inventory & Schedules

Great Dane; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Pension Plan and 401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Great Dane is seeking an Inventory Planner to act as the on-site liaison for corporate buyers, ensuring material availability for scheduled production runs. You will report clear-to-build, audit inventory, and collaborate with purchasing and operations to optimize stock levels.

Proficiency in Excel and ERP planning modules (JD Edwards preferred) is required. The role emphasizes self-direction, effective communication, and process improvement to maintain production schedules and accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field; CPIM or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in inventory control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively via email with internal/external customers.
• Self-directed with initiative to improve processes.
• Ability to lead and communicate with individuals and teams.
• Travel: Minimal.

Responsibilities

• Regularly report clear to build status for assigned materials and components; flag risks and work with corporate buyers to mitigate them.
• Develop plant-level inventory strategies to optimize turnover and reduce excess/obsolete stock.
• Analyze purchasing trends; set safety stock levels, min order quantities, and recurring orders.
• Monitor open work orders and ensure timely disposition to avoid inventory impact.
• Assist corporate buyers and AP with invoice reconciliation.
• Coordinate with logistics to schedule material delivery before line start.
• Audit materials to verify locations and quantities; resolve discrepancies.
• Determine whether excess inventory should be redistributed, substituted, or disposed.

Skills

Inventory control

Communication

Self-direction

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Great Dane is seeking an Inventory Planner to act as the on-site liaison for corporate buyers, ensuring material availability for scheduled production runs. You will report clear-to-build, audit inventory, and collaborate with purchasing and operations to optimize stock levels.

Proficiency in Excel and ERP planning modules (JD Edwards preferred) is required. The role emphasizes self-direction, effective communication, and process improvement to maintain production schedules and accurate