Strategic Materials Planner – MRP & JIT Excellence

Hendrickson; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrickson in Canton, OH seeks a Material Planner to execute MRP and manage supplier and internal coordination for engineering changes, while optimizing safety stock and obsolescence. The role maintains division planning bills and ensures component availability across division plants.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, APICS CPIM preferred, and 3–5 years in materials planning with MRPII/ERP systems. This is an on-site full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with MRPII/ERP in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of forecasting and planning parameters.
• Experience with CA-KBM and item master planning factors.

Responsibilities

• Execute MRP to sustain part availability across all plants.
• Provide vendors with accurate, near-term PO releases.
• Consolidate division forecasts by vendor and update six-month outlook monthly.
• Manage engineering changes to minimize obsolescence and keep inventory aligned.

Skills

MRP planning

ERP systems

Forecasting

Vendor coordination

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting or related field

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

QAD experience

Job description

Hendrickson in Canton, OH seeks a Material Planner to execute MRP and manage supplier and internal coordination for engineering changes, while optimizing safety stock and obsolescence. The role maintains division planning bills and ensures component availability across division plants.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, APICS CPIM preferred, and 3–5 years in materials planning with MRPII/ERP systems. This is an on-site full-time position with comprehensive benefits.