Strategic Manufacturing Materials Planner

Socket.dev; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

GTI is seeking a highly analytical Materials Planner to support production planning, material readiness, and inventory execution across manufacturing operations. This role aligns material availability with production schedules, monitors shortages, analyzes demand signals, and drives proactive planning decisions to support operational performance.

The Manufacturing Materials Planner will operate at the intersection of Supply Chain, Production Control, Procurement, and Manufacturing Operations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, analytics, engineering, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of experience in Materials Planning, Production Planning, or related role.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or engineered product environments.
• Strong ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar platforms).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and data analysis.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain material plans aligned with production schedules and manufacturing demand.
• Ensure material availability supports fabrication, assembly, electrical integration, and final build operations.
• Monitor schedules, BOMs, and inventory to identify shortages or risks.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Production Control, and Operations to resolve material constraints.
• Support material readiness for new product launches, engineering changes, and ramp activities.
• Analyze demand signals, forecasts, and consumption trends to support planning decisions.
• Review MRP outputs and validate planning recommendations for accuracy.
• Identify gaps between supply and demand and elevate risks proactively.
• Maintain planning parameters and support continuous improvement of planning accuracy.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize material flow for production continuity.
• Drive reporting and KPI tracking for supply chain and operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, analytics, engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Epicor

Job description

GTI is seeking a highly analytical Materials Planner to support production planning, material readiness, and inventory execution across manufacturing operations. This role aligns material availability with production schedules, monitors shortages, analyzes demand signals, and drives proactive planning decisions to support operational performance.

The Manufacturing Materials Planner will operate at the intersection of Supply Chain, Production Control, Procurement, and Manufacturing Operations,