Materials Planner - Service Parts

About Us: BW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description: The Materials Planner – Service Parts plays a critical role in ensuring continuity of service and inventory availability during and after the organization’s transition from Infor XA to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O).

Short Term
, this role serves as a hyper-care resource
, supporting all functional teams by monitoring legacy XA Customer Orders (COs), Manufacturing Orders (MOs), and Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure timely completion and escalation as needed.

Long Term
, the Materials Planner acts as a key liaison between Commercial and Operations teams
, driving superior service through business process improvements, ERP support, inventory availability, and cross-functional coordination. This role has a direct impact on aftermarket service performance and overall business success across BWConverting and Barry-Wehmiller.

• Act as a hyper-care resource during the transition from Infor XA to Microsoft F&O.

• Monitor all legacy XA COs, MOs, and POs to ensure timely execution and closure.

• Proactively alert and coordinate with appropriate teams to address delays or risks.

• Support execution teams with technical and functional ERP troubleshooting.

• Develop, monitor, and adjust PFEP (Plan for Every Part) stocking strategies across service warehouses to maximize availability and service levels.

• Evaluate daily inventory levels across all warehouses to fulfill open customer orders and coordinate inter-warehouse transfers.

• Determine item and requirement coverage using a speed-to-market mindset.

• Monitor and expedite sold items requiring enrichment.

• Provide planning and execution support for all Service Parts projects and sub-projects within Microsoft F&O.

• Ensure accurate item availability to support customer commitments and commercial objectives.

• Serve as a primary liaison between Commercial, Operations, and Service Parts teams.

• Effectively represent and engage with the BWConverting Service Parts Leadership Team and business units.

• Communicate business requirements clearly and ensure alignment across teams.

• Collaborate regularly with Finance, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, IT, and other supporting functions.

• Take ownership and accountability for business unit KPIs.

• Understand financial impacts and budgetary constraints when implementing inventory and process changes.

• Support and defend business unit initiatives and objectives.

• Identify issues early, resolve independently when possible, and escalating appropriately.

• Be accessible, visible, and actively engaged during regular business hours.

• Participate consistently in team activities and discussions.

• Coach, mentor, and support members of the Service Parts – Americas team.

• Challenge the status quo to improve speed-to-market, availability, and financial contribution.

• Recognize and encourage team members, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.

• Minimum 2+ years as a respected contributor within their facility or…