Strategic Material Planner: Inventory & Production

The Vollrath Company; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vollrath Company is seeking a skilled Material Planner to help manage inventory and support production schedules. You will coordinate with suppliers, monitor planning signals, and ensure timely replenishment to meet customer requirements while maintaining accurate system data.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in planning, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in planning/manufacturing environments or equivalent experience.
• Associates degree required; Bachelor's preferred in relevant fields.
• Familiarity with quality systems and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer-focused mindset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute planning messages (MRP, Virtual Pull, requisitions) to meet production and customer needs.
• Release POs to approved suppliers based on planning signals.
• Expedite/de-expedite inventory as shortages arise and review reports.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to evaluate suppliers and select new ones.
• Maintain planning parameters (lead-times, ROP, ROQ, MOQ, Kanban) in systems.
• Track KPI-driven changes and ensure accurate data and dates.
• Maintain positive communications with internal/external customers (materials, services).
• Manage inbound/outbound shipments with suppliers and internal traffic.
• Ensure proper approvals, accounting, and processing controls.

Skills

2+ Years planning experience

Team player

Customer-focused

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Self-confidence

Professionalism

Cross-training abilities

Cost reduction / continuous-improv.

Understanding dependencies

Education

Associates degree in operations/supply chain/business

Bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain or business preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Job description

The Vollrath Company is seeking a skilled Material Planner to help manage inventory and support production schedules. You will coordinate with suppliers, monitor planning signals, and ensure timely replenishment to meet customer requirements while maintaining accurate system data.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in planning, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork within a manufacturing environment.