Sr. Material Planner

Ingersoll-Rand; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in flow creation and industrial solutions is seeking a Senior Material Planner in West Chester, PA. The role involves overseeing the purchased material planning process and collaborating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset and relevant experience to optimize inventory levels and enhance supplier performance.

Benefits

Health care options including medical and prescription plans

Dental and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production schedules to determine raw material requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers for timely delivery of materials.
• Assist in developing and implementing inventory control strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Ownership mindset

Result-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

inventory management software

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job Title:Senior Material Planner

Location:West Chester, PA

About Us
Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview:
Ingersoll Rand is looking to hire a Senior Material Planner / Buyer at our West Chester plant.This facility manufactures air dryers. The Senior Material Planner will be responsible for purchased material planning process from placing purchase order, follow up with suppliers to deliver product to production assembly lines and/or service parts. Plans for engineering change and coordinates into production when appropriate. Provides support to production and management as required. Responsible for purchased material planning process for nonstandard and drop shipments from placing purchase order, follow up with supplier to deliver product to production assembly lines and/or a drop shipment location.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze production schedules and forecasts to determine raw material requirements.
• Execution of material planning strategies to optimize inventory levels and meet production deadlines.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Assist in developing and implementing inventory control strategies.
• Review safety stock components and strategic inventory level requirements for active products to support key customers.
• Communicate regularly with production, purchasing, and quality teams to address material needs.
• Evaluate supplier performance, review capacity constraints with production and engineering team and identify areas for improvement; drive initiatives to enhance supplier delivery to meet revenue targets.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives per required by plant managers.
• Resolution of receiving and invoicing discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• 3+years of relevant experience.

Preferred:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
• Strong result driven mindset with a sense of urgency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with inventory management software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong team collaboration spirit in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

• Onsite position

What we Offer:

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.

TO APPLY: Please apply via our website Ingersoll Rand Careers by August 2025in order to be considered for this position.

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What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.