Strategic Materials & Demand Planner

iDeal Aluminum; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Life insurance

Bonus potential

Job summary

iDeal seeks a Demand/Material Planner III in Saint Augustine, FL, to ensure timely, cost-effective material supply for steady production and delivery. You will partner with sales, finance and operations and manage production schedules based on demand and lead times.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in a related field, strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills, and proven forecasting experience. This full-time role offers growth in a collaborative team with robust planning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business or related field.
• Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of data management systems (MRP/ERP).
• Experience in manufacturing demand forecasting and management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create and understand reports to drive production decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop a positive working relationship with sales, finance and operations to understand demand drivers.
• Optimize production capacity and material flow across departments to maximize efficiency.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure adequate material supply and balance inventory.
• Create production schedules from customer orders and lead times.
• Use ERP/MRP and tools to review demand and supply patterns.
• Negotiate with suppliers to optimize costs while maintaining quality.
• Prepare and report production and inventory performance metrics.
• Ensure materials meet specifications and quality standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements in planning and performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Report creation

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

iDeal seeks a Demand/Material Planner III in Saint Augustine, FL, to ensure timely, cost-effective material supply for steady production and delivery. You will partner with sales, finance and operations and manage production schedules based on demand and lead times.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in a related field, strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills, and proven forecasting experience. This full-time role offers growth in a collaborative team with robust planning processes.