Senior Materials Planner Job Aiken area,South Carolina USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Overtime: Eligible for 1.5× regular rate for hours worked over 40 per week; some overtime is expected

We are seeking an energetic, organized, and collaborative Senior Planner to support manufacturing operations in Aiken, SC. This position will focus primarily on materials planning, MRP, production planning, and material availability to ensure customer and production requirements are met.

The ideal candidate is an analytical and proactive problem solver who understands how materials, suppliers, purchasing, inventory, and production schedules work together. This person will investigate root causes of material and delivery issues, advise internal teams, coordinate with suppliers, and help ensure materials are available when needed.

Candidates with a minimum of 2 years of relevant materials planning, MRP, or production planning experience will be considered. A degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field is preferred but may be substituted by significant relevant experience. Recent Supply Chain graduates with applicable internship, co-op, or planning experience may also be considered.

Required Skills

Minimum 2 years of materials planning, MRP, production planning, or related manufacturing planning experience
Hands-on understanding of MRP and material requirements
Strong understanding of production planning, material availability, lead times, and deliverability
Ability to analyze material and delivery issues and identify root causes
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to collaborate effectively with Purchasing, Production, Suppliers, Accounting, and other departments
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Skills

SAP or comparable ERP experience
, with SAP preferred
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field
APICS certification
Purchasing or procurement experience
Manufacturing or industrial production experience
Experience establishing reorder points, quantities, and supplier lead times
Experience with supplier negotiations, expediting, and delivery performance
Experience with non-conforming materials and supplier-related quality issues
Recent Supply Chain graduates with relevant internship or co-op experience will be considered

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Plan materials and production requirements to support the Master Production Schedule
Monitor MRP requirements and ensure materials are available to support production
Develop and maintain production plans and release production orders within required time frames
Monitor inventory, lead times, backorders, and potential material shortages
Investigate root causes of material and delivery issues and develop practical solutions
Coordinate with Purchasing and suppliers to expedite materials and improve deliverability
Communicate material shortages, supplier issues, and expected delivery dates to affected departments
Research alternative sources of supply and materials when necessary
Review and process purchasing requirements while supporting competitive sourcing and cost-control efforts
Maintain accurate SAP/ERP planning and purchasing data
Work with vendors and Accounting to resolve purchase order and invoice discrepancies
Coordinate with suppliers regarding rejected or non-conforming materials and related dispositions
Build productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, material availability, quality, and cost
Stay informed on commodity, supplier, and manufacturing developments
Support plant-wide safety, quality, and continuous improvement…