Strategic Material Planner: Optimize Inventory & Deliveries

Kdc One; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Performance-Based Annual Bonus

Job summary

Kdc One in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, is seeking a Material Planner to schedule manufacturing operations, coordinate material requirements, and ensure timely delivery to support production and customer demand.

The role requires a 4-year degree and 2-5 years related experience; excellent communication, independence, and MS Office skills are essential; you will work with Purchasing, Production, and Logistics to optimize inventory and planning processes.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree required.
• 2-5 years related experience.
• Strong communication and math skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule material requirements to support production and customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimal stock to avoid shortages or excess inventory.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions/orders based on material requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Track supplier performance and expedite critical orders when necessary.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to align material availability with production schedules.
• Review and analyze demand forecasts, production plans, and inventory trends.
• Resolve material shortages, delivery delays, and supply chain issues.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters and material master data in the ERP/MRP system.
• Prepare inventory, material availability, and planning reports for management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and improve planning processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and health & safety requirements.

Skills

Communication

Independent worker

Cross-functional collaboration

Math skills

MS Office proficiency

Project management

Self-motivated

Education

4-year degree

Tools

ERP/MRP system

MS Excel

Job description

Kdc One in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, is seeking a Material Planner to schedule manufacturing operations, coordinate material requirements, and ensure timely delivery to support production and customer demand.

The role requires a 4-year degree and 2-5 years related experience; excellent communication, independence, and MS Office skills are essential; you will work with Purchasing, Production, and Logistics to optimize inventory and planning processes.