Staff Material Planning Analyst

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 82,500 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical coverage

Job summary

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems is seeking a Staff Material Planning Analyst in Secaucus, NJ. This role involves managing production demands, maintaining inventory, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain and over 5 years of experience in Production Planning, showcasing strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Supply Chain/Production Planning, or Master's with 3+ years.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with production teams regarding material status.
• Manage production demands and inventory requirements.
• Analyze data for supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

ZT Systems is seeking a Staff Material Planning Analyst who will be based out of our NJ HQ reporting directly to our Senior Manager of Operations. The Material Planning Analyst must be detail-oriented, organized, and have a high level of comfort in working with numbers. The ideal candidate must be able to communicate professionally and clearly and will also have strong analytical, computer, and verbal skills. This position interfaces with Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Demand Planning, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Manufacturing schedule/planning team on the material status.
• Efficiently manage and monitor production demands and inventory requirements.
• Review demand vs. supply to ensure a healthy supply plan.
• Work with cross‑function teams to streamline processes and ensure accurate inventory.
• Monitor the incoming supply to enhance flexibility and reduce internal line downtime risk.
• Act as a point of contact on material planning for issue escalations and resolution.
• Understand root causes for shortages and drive action to recover in the fastest possible duration.
• Analyze data to identify problematic areas and suggest improvement.
• Collaborate with the team to drive the most cost‑effective plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Computer Science, Production Planning, Logistics or related field and 5+ years of experience, preferably in Supply Chain/Production Planning (alternatively a Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience).
• Expertise with MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication, organizational, and writing skills.
• Knowledge of principles and independent judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Planning, organizing, prioritizing, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Information gathering and monitoring skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong work ethic and sense of discipline.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and customer service orientation.

Compensation

The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $82,500 and $101,000 per year. The final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certification. Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers.
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs.
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays.
• Parental leave and family care support programs.
• Structured training programs and on‑the‑job learning opportunities.
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about.

Benefits & Total Rewards

We take pride in offering a wide range of rewards and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, well‑being resources, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a U.S. citizen or national, 2) be a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), 3) be a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, 4) be an asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 5) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.