Procurement & Material Planner

Job Details:

Job Location:

110 Riverside Dr SW - Cartersville, GA, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range:
Undisclosed, Position Summary

• Plan and procure raw materials, packaging, and operating supplies to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Issue and manage purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, and expedite deliveries to support uninterrupted operations.
• Evaluate supplier pricing, identify cost savings opportunities, and support spot-buying activities as needed.
• Coordinate with Operations and Customer Service to align material availability, production schedules, and customer commitments.
• Monitor inventory levels and material consumption to establish appropriate replenishment strategies and prevent shortages.
• Own inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation activities, and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while serving as the primary point of contact for day-to-day purchasing activities.
• Track material risks, resolve supply issues, and
  ** escalate
  * * constraints that may impact production, inventory, cost, or customer service.
• Maintain purchasing, planning, and inventory data to support accurate decision-making and operational execution.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, supplier performance, operational efficiency, and working capital management.
• Develop and maintain production schedules that balance customer demand, material availability, plant capacity, and operational priorities.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, inventory control, production planning, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, inventory management, scheduling, procurement, and material planning.
• Experience sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and coordinating purchase order activities.
• Experience managing inventory, cycle count programs, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Proficiency with MRP, inventory management, or business management systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make sound recommendations to support operational and purchasing decisions.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work across Operations, Customer Service, Suppliers, and leadership teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated team player with a continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to customer service.

• Experience in chemical manufacturing, coatings, building products, construction materials, flooring, or other process manufacturing environments.
• Experience with inventory planning, forecasting, purchasing, or production scheduling.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or inventory control best practices