Material Planner/ Supplychain Planner

Material Planner/ Supplychain Planner at TPI Global Solutions Material Planner/ Supplychain Planner at TPI Global Solutions in Holland, Michigan Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Job Title:

Material Planner /

Supply Chain Planner Location:

Holland, MI- Onsite 5days

Contract:

6 Months Contract with possible extension

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Material Planner to manage the inbound flow of materials from suppliers, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels to support production requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong SAP experience, excellent analytical skills, and a solid understanding of supply chain planning principles including JIT, lean manufacturing, and inventory management. Key Responsibilities Manage inventory levels for assigned materials and components to ensure uninterrupted production while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory. Coordinate inbound material movement from suppliers and monitor delivery performance. Support production scheduling and customer requirements by ensuring material availability and proactively identifying potential supply constraints. Resolve material shortages through supplier collaboration, substitute materials, partial shipments, and other cost-effective solutions while minimizing expedited freight and production disruptions. Utilize SAP and other material planning tools to manage inventory, track material requirements, generate reports, and support operational decision-making. Analyze supply chain, inventory, and production data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Production, Master Scheduling, Customer Service, Engineering, and Supplier teams to ensure alignment of material requirements. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving inventory accuracy, and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Support lean manufacturing and Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory strategies. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field; OR Associate's Degree with 2+ years of related experience; OR 4+ years of relevant supply chain, inventory planning, or material planning experience in lieu of post-secondary education.

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong experience with SAP (required). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience analyzing supply chain, inventory, and production data. Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred). Understanding of Just-In-Time (JIT) concepts, Lean Manufacturing , and Theory of Constraints . Experience with inventory planning, replenishment, forecasting, and material flow management. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.