Strategic Materials Planner & SAP Expert (Hybrid)

A. O. Smith; Lebanon (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Company-sponsored life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

A.O. Smith is seeking a seasoned Material Planner & Buyer to lead planning and purchasing for complex material portfolios across multiple locations. The role emphasizes SAP planning mastery, inventory optimization, and working-capital reduction, with CPIM preferred.

You will analyze requirements, manage data within SAP, and drive cross-functional supply chain improvements while supporting SIOP processes and supplier performance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 5+ years of material planning, purchasing, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
• Advanced experience with SAP planning and purchasing systems.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and purchasing activities for complex material portfolios across locations.
• Maintain SAP master-data strategy and parameters.
• Analyze requirements and capacity to ensure material availability.
• Develop inventory optimization strategies balancing working capital and service.
• Lead resolution of supplier shortages and supply disruptions.
• Support SIOP and provide supply-risk insights.
• Lead cross-functional supply chain improvement projects.

Skills

SAP planning

MRP

Inventory management

Cross-functional leadership

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

A.O. Smith is seeking a seasoned Material Planner & Buyer to lead planning and purchasing for complex material portfolios across multiple locations. The role emphasizes SAP planning mastery, inventory optimization, and working-capital reduction, with CPIM preferred.

You will analyze requirements, manage data within SAP, and drive cross-functional supply chain improvements while supporting SIOP processes and supplier performance initiatives.