Strategic Material Planner (SAP) - Inventory & Supply

AKG North America Inc; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential opportunities

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

AKG North America Inc is hiring a Material Planner in Mebane, NC to support material planning for production schedules and inventory targets. The role requires SAP/ERP experience, strong analytical abilities, and collaboration across production, procurement, logistics, and customer service teams.

The position emphasizes on-site work with opportunities for process improvements and teamwork in a safety‑conscious manufacturing environment. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in material planning, supply chain, purchasing, or inventory management.
• Experience working with SAP or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage material planning activities to ensure adequate inventory levels and uninterrupted production.
• Monitor ERP (SAP) data, including exception messages, purchase requisitions, inventory levels, and delivery statuses.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, logistics, and customer service teams to support material availability and production requirements.
• Participate in daily production meetings and communicate material constraints or risks.
• Analyze demand fluctuations, order changes, inventory trends, and supply issues to develop appropriate planning actions.
• Track and expedite critical material deliveries when necessary.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters and master data within SAP.
• Prepare material status updates and communicate potential supply risks to management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory management, planning accuracy, and supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Material planning

Supply chain

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

AKG North America Inc is hiring a Material Planner in Mebane, NC to support material planning for production schedules and inventory targets. The role requires SAP/ERP experience, strong analytical abilities, and collaboration across production, procurement, logistics, and customer service teams.

The position emphasizes on-site work with opportunities for process improvements and teamwork in a safety‑conscious manufacturing environment. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.