Team Lead – Material Planner Position Available In Alamance, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: AKG is seeking a Team Lead - Material Planner to oversee material planning operations at their Mebane, NC facility. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in material planning, strong SAP proficiency, and proven leadership skills. Responsibilities include team management, workflow oversight, and collaboration with various departments to ensure material availability. This on-site role offers the opportunity to lead continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to operational excellence at AKG.
Job Description
Team Lead – Material Planner 2.9 2.9 out of 5 stars 7315 Oakwood St Extension, Mebane, NC 27302
Description:
AKG is hiring a Team Lead – Material Planning to manage and develop a team of material planners in our Mebane, NC facility. In this critical role, you’ll lead daily planning operations, improve material flow, and support cross-functional coordination. Ideal candidates have experience in supply chain or purchasing, strong leadership skills, and a passion for process improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and support a team of material planners to achieve performance goals. Oversee daily material planning operations, including managing workflows and addressing issues. Monitor ERP (SAP) data for exception messages, purchase requisitions, and delivery statuses. Collaborate with production, logistics, procurement, and customer service to align on material availability and schedules. Participate in daily production meetings as the planning team representative. Analyze demand changes (order drops, cancellations, inventory shifts) and adjust planning accordingly. Provide weekly material status reports and risk updates to the Director of Supply Chain. Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline planning processes.
Requirements:
Qualifications 5+ years of experience in material planning, supply chain, or purchasing. Strong proficiency with SAP or other ERP systems. Proven leadership experience, including performance management. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Experience in manufacturing or production environments (preferred). Key Skills SAP | ERP | Material Planning | Purchasing | Inventory Management Team Leadership | Problem Solving | Supply Chain | Continuous Improvement Communication | Cross-functional Collaboration | Production Planning Additional Requirements Must be on-site daily; remote work is not available for this role. Strong interpersonal and coaching skills are essential. Ability to analyze complex planning issues and recommend solutions proactively. Why Join AKG? At AKG, we believe in trust, continuous learning, and results-driven leadership. You’ll join a team committed to operational excellence, innovation, and empowering talent. Ready to make an impact? and lead the planning team that keeps our operations running smoothly.
Disclaimer:
AKG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
