Materials and Procurement Planner

The Materials and Procurement Planner is responsible for purchasing, supplier coordination, inventory control, materials management, and shipping/logistics support for the facility. This position manages purchasing activities for raw materials, maintenance parts, consumables, packaging materials, office supplies, and operational materials; maintains accurate inventory and procurement records; coordinates replenishment and material movement; supports receiving, shipping, and invoice resolution; and identifies opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, cost control, supplier performance, and overall process efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage purchasing for SDS, WB raw materials
• Manage purchasing activities for maintenance parts, consumables, packaging materials, office supplies, and operational materials.
• Create and maintain purchase orders and ensure timely order placement.
• Source new suppliers and negotiate pricing, lead times, and service levels.
• Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies and invoice issues.
• Maintain supplier databases, purchasing records, and procurement documentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment activities based on established stocking parameters.

• Source and procure maintenance spare parts for production equipment.
• Work with Maintenance personnel to identify required replacement components.
• Maintain critical spare parts inventories to minimize production downtime.
• Coordinate with external technical resources and vendors for specialized parts sourcing.
• Manage MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) inventory records and vendor catalogs.

• Administer inventory transactions and inventory accuracy programs.
• Coordinate cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory locations, stock records, and item master data.
• Establish and monitor minimum and maximum inventory levels.
• Support inventory optimization and inventory reduction initiatives.
• Ensure proper material identification, labeling, and traceability.
• Maintain inventory control procedures and documentation.
• Review sales forecasts, product specifications, customer requirements and production schedules to accurately determine raw material requirements for an organization.
• Ensure raw materials are available to meet designated production schedules.
• Utilize MRP system to coordinate materials for purchasing, processing, warehousing, and production.
• Ensure proper segregation and identification of rejected material.
• Maintain location accuracy and storage controls.
• Coordinate inventory movements between departments and facilities.

• Manage transfer orders and intercompany shipment transactions.
• Support month-end shipping activities and inventory reconciliation.
• Ensure on‑time delivery performance and customer shipment requirements are achieved.
• Coordinate trailer utilization and freight consolidation opportunities.

• Maintain purchasing, inventory, and logistics data within company systems.
• Support implementation of inventory management technologies and scanning solutions.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction.
• Generate reports and analyze inventory, purchasing, and logistics performance metrics.
• Provide training and support to team members on inventory and procurement processes.

$90-105k annually DOE

• 4-6 years related experience preferred, 3 years experience required.
• Experience with Excel, ERP, and MRP required

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to…