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The Copley Consulting Group
Material Planner
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We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner / Materials Planner to support manufacturing operations through effective production scheduling, inventory management, and material planning. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Customer Service, Shipping, Quality Control, and suppliers to ensure product availability, optimize inventory levels, and meet customer delivery commitments.
Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain production schedules to optimize manufacturing capacity and on-time delivery performance. Execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities for raw materials, intermediates, finished goods, and recertification requirements. Plan, schedule, and monitor purchase orders in coordination with internal teams and external suppliers. Coordinate inbound international shipments and warehouse deliveries to ensure material availability. Manage replenishment of consumables required for manufacturing operations. Monitor inventory levels and maintain appropriate stocking parameters. Analyze inventory performance and identify opportunities to improve inventory efficiency and reduce days on hand. Partner with Sales and Customer Service teams to align production plans with customer demand. Collaborate with Shipping and Logistics teams to ensure timely movement of materials and finished goods. Work closely with Quality Control to prioritize workflows and maintain quality standards. Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S continuous improvement initiatives. Minimum Qualifications Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Experience with Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), or related quality and process improvement methodologies. Experience in production planning, materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations. What Success Looks Like Reliable execution of production and material plans. Improved inventory accuracy and optimization. Strong collaboration across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customer-facing teams. Consistent support of on-time delivery and operational efficiency goals.
Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain production schedules to optimize manufacturing capacity and on-time delivery performance. Execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities for raw materials, intermediates, finished goods, and recertification requirements. Plan, schedule, and monitor purchase orders in coordination with internal teams and external suppliers. Coordinate inbound international shipments and warehouse deliveries to ensure material availability. Manage replenishment of consumables required for manufacturing operations. Monitor inventory levels and maintain appropriate stocking parameters. Analyze inventory performance and identify opportunities to improve inventory efficiency and reduce days on hand. Partner with Sales and Customer Service teams to align production plans with customer demand. Collaborate with Shipping and Logistics teams to ensure timely movement of materials and finished goods. Work closely with Quality Control to prioritize workflows and maintain quality standards. Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S continuous improvement initiatives. Minimum Qualifications Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Experience with Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), or related quality and process improvement methodologies. Experience in production planning, materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations. What Success Looks Like Reliable execution of production and material plans. Improved inventory accuracy and optimization. Strong collaboration across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customer-facing teams. Consistent support of on-time delivery and operational efficiency goals.