Senior Planner & Materials Master Scheduler

Hubbell Incorporated; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated seeks a Senior Planner to lead timely procurement and planning for materials to support the master production schedule in an onsite role in Aiken, SC. You will optimize inventory, expedite deliveries, and ensure alignment with quality specs at best price.

Expect collaboration with multiple departments and a focus on continuous improvement. Responsibilities include supplier sourcing, expediting orders, planning production releases, updating SAP data, and maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or General Engineering is required.
• 3–6 years of Purchasing and Planning experience is required.
• Microsoft Word & Excel knowledge is required.
• SAP or a similar ERP system experience is required.
• APICS certification would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of a variety of commodities would be a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, plus good time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Travel may be required (up to 10%).

Responsibilities

• Research sources of supply and alternative materials, document competitive quoting, review and process purchase requisitions for materials and supplies.
• Follow up on back orders of manufactured and procured materials, expedite delivery of orders, and communicate expected delivery dates to departments.
• Plan the manufacture of all products through the production facility and release production orders on time.
• Ensure purchasing and planning documents are processed in accordance with SOPs.
• Update SAP data and reconcile PO discrepancies with vendor and accounting staff.
• Maintain reorder points, reorder quantities and lead-times in inventory procedures.
• Conduct negotiations with vendors on rejections, disposition, and non-conforming materials.
• Promote and maintain good business relationships with suppliers.
• Recommend cost-saving procedures and stay informed of new commodity developments.
• Share updates with the Materials department and support plant-wide safety initiatives.

Skills

Procurement planning

Vendor negotiations

Inventory management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or General Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

Hubbell Incorporated seeks a Senior Planner to lead timely procurement and planning for materials to support the master production schedule in an onsite role in Aiken, SC. You will optimize inventory, expedite deliveries, and ensure alignment with quality specs at best price.

Expect collaboration with multiple departments and a focus on continuous improvement. Responsibilities include supplier sourcing, expediting orders, planning production releases, updating SAP data, and maintaining strong