Senior Material Planner - SAP & Inventory Optimization

Equiliem; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Material Planner to manage inventory planning and replenishment in support of production. The role emphasizes SAP MM/PP usage, collaboration with Purchasing, and optimizing inventory levels to meet customer demand.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in material planning or inventory management within manufacturing, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and Power Query.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in material planning, supply chain, purchasing, or inventory management.
• Experience with SAP MM and PP modules is required.
• Strong knowledge of inventory planning, inventory control, and replenishment strategies.
• Experience managing material shortages and collaborating with suppliers and purchasing teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Query, Power BI, and data analysis preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end material planning and inventory replenishment to support production and customer requirements.
• Define and maintain inventory policies based on product segmentation and business requirements.
• Calculate and maintain inventory planning parameters, including safety stock, reorder points, lot sizes, lead times, and replenishment strategies within SAP and other planning systems.
• Monitor inventory levels and analyze potential material shortages to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Generate and manage purchase requisitions and support the procurement process through material availability.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to resolve material shortages and improve supplier performance related to on-time delivery, lead times, quality, flexibility, and minimum order quantities.
• Investigate planning exceptions, resolve system warnings, and adjust SAP planning parameters when appropriate.
• Support internal customer service and production teams by responding to material planning inquiries.
• Analyze inventory and supply chain data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
• Utilize reporting and analytics tools to support planning decisions and inventory optimization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP MM

SAP PP

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

Equiliem is seeking a Material Planner to manage inventory planning and replenishment in support of production. The role emphasizes SAP MM/PP usage, collaboration with Purchasing, and optimizing inventory levels to meet customer demand.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in material planning or inventory management within manufacturing, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and Power Query.