Strategic Production Materials Planner

CLARK Material Handling Company; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Material Handling Company is seeking a planning-focused professional to manage inbound materials, purchase orders, and supplier coordination. The role supports production schedules and inventory control through ERP systems and accurate data analysis.

You will collaborate with buyers, cycle counters, and accounting to reconcile invoices, optimize material flow, and participate in continuous improvement projects. Strong Excel and ERP skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree and 3-5 years’ experience supporting manufacturing through planning.
• Analytical skills to review data and make good decisions.
• Proficient with ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders to suppliers to procure inbound material.
• Expedite part shortages to support ongoing production.
• Assist in returning non-conforming parts to suppliers and resolve urgent quality problems.
• Work with cycle counters, material handlers, buyers, and accounting to reconcile invoices.
• Manage inventory levels by aligning inbound to production schedules and coordinate supplier transitions.
• Prioritize and handle tasks to meet deadlines.
• Understand systems for Order Entry, MRP, BOMs, Shop Floor Control, MPP, Inventory Control and MRP systems.
• Participate in special projects and team meetings and transfer information to others.
• Support company policies and contribute to business success.

Skills

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Education

Two-year college degree

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Clark Material Handling Company is seeking a planning-focused professional to manage inbound materials, purchase orders, and supplier coordination. The role supports production schedules and inventory control through ERP systems and accurate data analysis.

You will collaborate with buyers, cycle counters, and accounting to reconcile invoices, optimize material flow, and participate in continuous improvement projects. Strong Excel and ERP skills are essential for success.