Strategic Material Planner - Manufacturing Ops

Colonial Group; Pooler, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

JCB is seeking a Materials Planner to manage and regulate machine parts and current inventory levels onsite in Pooler, GA. This role supports daily production planning by forecasting needs, coordinating suppliers, and maintaining optimal inventory to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities include monitoring supplier performance, expediting as needed, and collaborating with manufacturing and purchasing teams to resolve material issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Material Planning.
• Must pass drug screens, background checks, and pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Plan individual part parameters to meet corporate goals of inventory levels.
• Coordinate a large number of suppliers and vendors.
• Manage and coordinate a large volume of parts on a daily basis.
• Monitor supplier performance for timely shipping and parts supply.
• Collaborate with manufacturing personnel, the purchasing department and supervisors on material status and production planning issues.
• Keeps up with demand, forecasts needs to ensure JCB is able to meet set deadlines and goals.
• Determine and decide how much inventory should be kept on hand to limit overstock issues in the production area.
• Conduct periodic checks of inventory.

Skills

Forecasting

Supplier management

Inventory control

Planning

Analytical

MS Office

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Project

Job description

JCB is seeking a Materials Planner to manage and regulate machine parts and current inventory levels onsite in Pooler, GA. This role supports daily production planning by forecasting needs, coordinating suppliers, and maintaining optimal inventory to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities include monitoring supplier performance, expediting as needed, and collaborating with manufacturing and purchasing teams to resolve material issues.