Strategic Supply & Materials Planner Drive Demand, Delivery

Mann; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mann+Hummel is seeking a proactive Supply Planner/Material Planner in Gastonia to optimize supply chain processes, align S&OP, manage suppliers, and ensure timely delivery of components. The role emphasizes collaboration with sales, production, and logistics to balance inventory and service levels.

You will develop plans, monitor stock, and drive improvements with cross-functional teams, leveraging SAP MM/PP/WM and data tools to support decision-making and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of proven experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, or related roles within manufacturing or distribution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain material plans based on demand forecasts and coordinate with internal and external suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather demand forecasts and customer requirements to improve forecast accuracy.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize turnover while avoiding stockouts and obsolescence.
• Create production schedules that align with demand forecasts and inventory targets to maximize efficiency.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure timely material delivery and drive supplier performance improvements.
• Coordinate with logistics to ensure on-time delivery while minimizing transportation costs and optimizing routes.
• Identify supply chain risks and propose mitigation strategies, including alternate sourcing and safety stock.
• Drive process improvements and use SCM tools to provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

Skills

MRP systems

inventory management

order management

material planning

communication

advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

SAP ERP MM

SAP ERP PP

SAP ERP WM

Power BI

Job description

Mann+Hummel is seeking a proactive Supply Planner/Material Planner in Gastonia to optimize supply chain processes, align S&OP, manage suppliers, and ensure timely delivery of components. The role emphasizes collaboration with sales, production, and logistics to balance inventory and service levels.

You will develop plans, monitor stock, and drive improvements with cross-functional teams, leveraging SAP MM/PP/WM and data tools to support decision-making and cost efficiency.