Strategic Materials Planner: Inventory & ERP Logistics

Jobtailor; Gordonsville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Gordonsville, VA is seeking a logistics planner to manage materials planning, inventory control, and ERP-driven sourcing for raw materials and packaging. You will coordinate inbound flows from suppliers and external warehouses to our production facility, ensuring accurate cycle counts and timely replenishment.

The role emphasizes data analysis in Excel, problem-solving for MM transactions, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement and safety standards throughout operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of logistics/supply chain experience or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Plan raw material, rework and pallet replenishment
• Coordinate flow of materials from suppliers and outside warehouses to the production facility
• Support inventory control and physical inventory activities
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Establish and maintain inventory plans for raw materials, rework and packaging materials
• Review MRP exception reports daily to identify potential material shortages
• Initiate purchase requisitions for approved materials and schedule revisions to vendors as material requirements change
• Provide inventory-related reports
• Plan delivery locations for inbound raw materials and rework
• Plan logistics to ensure timely delivery between outside warehouses and the production plant
• Monitor and ensure warehouse deliveries are planned with the transportation provider
• Prepare and perform physical inventory and cycle counts; reconcile as needed
• Identify aged or obsolete raw materials and establish disposition plans
• Lead materials management activities in Foil & Lamination operations
• Monitor shelf life and expiration dates of relevant raw materials
• Process manual material production and consumption postings in the ERP system
• Track silo utilization
• Support railcar/silo filling instructions and rail switch communications
• Complete required PASA audits and drive continued safety awareness and practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Logistics Management

Inventory Control

ERP (SAP) Experience

Data Analysis with Excel

Materials Planning

Problem Solving for MM Transactions

Physical Inventory Management

Cycle Counts

Reconciliation

Continuous Improvement

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Office

Job description

Jobtailor in Gordonsville, VA is seeking a logistics planner to manage materials planning, inventory control, and ERP-driven sourcing for raw materials and packaging. You will coordinate inbound flows from suppliers and external warehouses to our production facility, ensuring accurate cycle counts and timely replenishment.

The role emphasizes data analysis in Excel, problem-solving for MM transactions, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement and safety standards throughout operations.