Material Planner

Supply Chain Manager

Responsibilities :

Analyze material requirements for raw and purchased materials to complete production orders.

Plan the sequenced production and delivery of parts from internal and external suppliers.

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between suppliers and / or departments according to production and shipping schedules or department priorities.

Assist management in resolving external and internal supply chain-related issues.

Manage Lean improvement projects within the plant supply chain.

Compile and maintain manual or computerized records for tracking production operations.

Maintain product coding and material master records.

Analyze and disposition slow-moving inventory.

Apply and implement lean practices to manage materials and schedule customer orders for the least total product cost.

Track and implement product changes using PCN, ER, ENC tools.

Process material rejects.

Essential Skills :

4-year business degree or equivalent, with a willingness to pursue further training and education.

Certification through APICS or in supply chain management.

5 years of experience in a production inventory control environment.

High degree of interpersonal skills.

Strong oral and written communication skills with all levels, including plant manager, superintendents, team supervisors, production staff, and support staff.

Ability to integrate new software tools and applications with lean practices for scheduling solutions.

Proficiency in SAP and legacy systems tools for scheduling and planning solutions.

Ability to manage and implement technical and lean solutions in the supply chain.

Capability to work without direct supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Experience in production planning and SAP systems.

Ability to apply and use lean techniques and practices in a manufacturing operations environment.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract position based out of Athens, AL.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.84 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Athens, AL.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2025.

About Actalent :

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.