Strategic Materials & Inventory Planner

JCB North America; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JCB North America is seeking a Materials Planner to manage daily parts demand and inventory levels at the Pooler, GA site. The role supports production planning, coordinates with suppliers, and ensures on-time delivery of critical components to maintain manufacturing schedules.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in business or related field and brings 3+ years in Manufacturing Material Planning, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills required.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment and meet targets.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Collaborative approach to coordinating with various departments and suppliers.
• Understanding of processes and ability to troubleshoot and implement solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Plan individual part parameters to meet corporate goals of inventory levels.
• Manage and coordinate a large number of suppliers and vendors.
• Control a high volume of parts daily to support production schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance for timely shipping and supply.
• Coordinate and follow up on purchase orders and deliveries.
• Analyze scheduling issues to prevent production delays.
• Work with manufacturing and purchasing to resolve material status issues.
• Forecast needs and keep demand in line with production targets.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

High-stress tolerance

Detail oriented

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JCB North America is seeking a Materials Planner to manage daily parts demand and inventory levels at the Pooler, GA site. The role supports production planning, coordinates with suppliers, and ensures on-time delivery of critical components to maintain manufacturing schedules.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in business or related field and brings 3+ years in Manufacturing Material Planning, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.