Materials Planner

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** Materials Planner
**** Elyria, OH
**** Come build something that matters.
**** The Job
** The
** Material Planner
** is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining production plans that align customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity. This role ensures efficient production scheduling, supports on-time delivery, manages supply and capacity constraints, and drives cross-functional coordination to maintain operational continuity.
* Align production plans with material availability, labor capacity, machine capacity, and business priorities.
* Monitor and manage hot parts, material shortages, and supplier-related constraints that may impact production.
* Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, customer service, and quality teams to resolve supply and scheduling issues.
* Prioritize production orders to support customer commitments, service levels, and business objectives.
* Review and adjust schedules in response to changes in demand, equipment downtime, quality issues, or supply disruptions.
* Track inventory levels for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods to support continuity of supply while minimizing excess inventory.
* Analyze capacity utilization and identify bottlenecks, constraints, and opportunities for improved throughput.
* Support recovery planning and escalation processes for critical shortages, delayed deliveries, and line-impacting issues.
* Maintain planning parameters and ensure ERP/MRP system data accuracy to support effective scheduling and replenishment.
* Monitor key performance indicators such as schedule attainment, on-time delivery, backlog, inventory health, and past due orders.
* Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, communication, and execution discipline.
** The Person
*** Experience in production planning, supply chain, materials planning, or manufacturing operations preferred.
* Experience working in an ERP/MRP-driven environment.
* Experience coordinating across operations, procurement, and supplier teams.
* Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills
* Analytical problem-solving ability
* Knowledge of inventory management and capacity planning
* Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel
* Attention to detail and sense of urgency
* APICS/ASCM certification is a plus
* Experience in a high-volume or multi-site manufacturing environment
* Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
** Key Performance Measures
*** On-time delivery performance
* Schedule attainment
* Backlog reduction
* Inventory accuracy and health
* Material availability
* Response time to shortages and schedule disruptions
** Core Competencies
*** Decision-making
* Collaboration* Accountability
* Adaptability* Customer focus
* Operational excellence
** The Details
** You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
* You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:
* Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
* Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
** And More
** We want our company to be a place you'll want to be - and stay. Being part of our team means you'll get to:* ·
** Grow:
** Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
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