Material Planner
Phoenix, AZ (On-Site) $29 $35 Per Hour
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision) Simple IRA with company match Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Leave 7 Paid Holidays
We're looking for a Material Planner to support our production schedule by ensuring parts, components, and materials arrive on time and in full. This role manages purchase orders, monitors supplier deliveries, resolves discrepancies, and maintains accurate data within our ERP / MRP system. You'll work closely with suppliers, finance, and internal operations teams to keep inventory flowing smoothly and prevent production delays.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 25 years of experience in material planning, procurement, or supply chain operations
- Proficiency with ERP / MRP systems and Excel
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing or logistics operations (preferred)
- Strong understanding of purchasing processes and supplier management
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities :
Issue, manage, and track purchase orders based on demand and planning requirementsConfirm supplier acknowledgments, lead times, and delivery commitmentsMonitor vendor shipments and proactively resolve delays or shortagesCommunicate material issues, delays, or quality concerns to internal stakeholdersCoordinate return-to-vendor (RTV) actions for defective or excess materialsMaintain accurate PO, receipt, and supplier data within ERP / MRP / QuickBooksCollaborate with Finance to resolve blocked invoices and delivery discrepanciesGenerate reports on open orders, supplier performance, and material shortagesExpedite materials when needed to support on-time productionSupport continuous improvement efforts across purchasing and supply chain operations