Senior Material Planner Analyst

Nordson Corporation; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson Corporation in Duluth, GA is seeking a Senior Material Planner to ensure material availability and optimize inventory across product lines. The role blends tactical execution with strategic analysis using SAP, MRP, and data analytics to support on‑time delivery.

You will partner cross‑functionally with Production, Procurement, Engineering, and Customer Service, maintain master data, and mentor junior planners while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; in lieu of degree, additional experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of material planning or related supply chain experience.
• Strong SAP MRP experience in a manufacturing setting.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage material supply by creating and maintaining purchase orders, production orders, and planning master data to meet customer requirements and OTD target.
• Utilize SAP MRP and planning tools to ensure material availability while meeting customer delivery and production objectives.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Engineering, Customer Service, and suppliers to resolve material constraints and support operational objectives.
• Analyze demand patterns, inventory trends, and planning performance to identify inventory optimization opportunities.
• Regularly review and optimize planning parameters including reorder points, safety stock, lead times, lot sizes, and order quantities to improve inventory performance and service levels aligned with MRD.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of planning master data (e.g., material master, planning parameters, lead times, sourcing data, and purchasing information records) to ensure effective MRP execution.
• Drive initiatives to reduce excess, obsolete, and slow‑moving inventory while minimizing stock‑out risk.
• Monitor key planning and inventory KPIs, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes ECRs, and supply chain improvement initiatives.
• Support NBS Next and serve as material planning subject matter expert, mentor planners, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

SAP MRP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field

APICS CPIM or CSCP

Tools

Kanban

Job description

Nordson Product Assembly, a global leader in Product Assembly, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the Role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. The Senior Material Planner is responsible for ensuring material availability while optimizing inventory performance across assigned product lines. This role is responsible for translating customer demand into executable supply plans to ensure the right materials are available in the right place and at the right time. This role combines tactical execution with strategic analysis by leveraging SAP, MRP, and data analytics to support inventory optimization and improve on-time delivery performance in alignment with LLP. The Senior Material Planner serves as a subject matter expert in material planning and partners cross‑functionally to support operational excellence, and mentors on best planning practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and manage material supply by creating and maintaining purchase orders, production orders, and planning master data to meet customer requirements and OTD target.
• Utilize SAP MRP and planning tools to ensure material availability while meeting customer delivery and production objectives.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Engineering, Customer Service, and suppliers to resolve material constraints and support operational objectives.
• Analyze demand patterns, inventory trends, and planning performance to identify inventory optimization opportunities.
• Regularly review and optimize planning parameters including reorder points, safety stock, lead times, lot sizes, and order quantities to improve inventory performance and service levels aligned with MRD.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of planning master data (e.g., material master, planning parameters, lead times, sourcing data, and purchasing information records) to ensure effective MRP execution.
• Drive initiatives to reduce excess, obsolete, and slow‑moving inventory while minimizing stock‑out risk.
• Monitor key planning and inventory KPIs, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes ECRs, and supply chain improvement initiatives.
• Support NBS Next and serve as material planning subject matter expert, mentor planners, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field preferred. In lieu of degree, consideration for additional 8 years of related experience may be accepted as a trade‑off.
• 5+ years of experience in material planning, production planning, inventory management, or supply chain.
• Strong SAP MRP experience in a manufacturing environment.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong SAP and MRP knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Manufacturing knowledge processes such as Kanban.
• Understanding of inventory optimization principles.
• Time management skills to prioritize and multi‑task.
• Customer‑service orientation. Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Detail‑oriented.

Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.