Strategic Materials Planning Manager

Parker Hannifin; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin seeks a Material Planning Manager to optimize inventory and coordinate material flow across divisions. You will plan production to meet orders and work with procurement to ensure timely replenishment, all while pursuing cost-effective operations.

Ideal candidates hold a 4-year degree in business, engineering, or materials management and have 3–5 years in inventory/production control, with strong analytical, technical, and communication skills; supply chain certs are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or materials management.
• 3–5 years in inventory and production control.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Advanced computer skills and familiarity with electronic processing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; lean principles knowledge.
• Certification in supply chain management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize division inventory levels and material flow.
• Plan and schedule production to meet orders while minimizing costs.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely material replenishment.
• Lead inventory reduction initiatives and monitor backlog production.

Skills

Inventory management

Production planning

Analytical skills

Lean principles

Communication skills

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or materials management

Job description

Parker Hannifin seeks a Material Planning Manager to optimize inventory and coordinate material flow across divisions. You will plan production to meet orders and work with procurement to ensure timely replenishment, all while pursuing cost-effective operations.

Ideal candidates hold a 4-year degree in business, engineering, or materials management and have 3–5 years in inventory/production control, with strong analytical, technical, and communication skills; supply chain certs are a plus.