Material Planner

JOB TITLE

Material Planner

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials to support production, customer delivery commitments, and operational efficiency for Future Form Manufacturing. This role manages material requirements, monitors inventory levels, coordinates with suppliers, and supports production scheduling to maintain uninterrupted workflow and optimized inventory performance. This position bridges supply chain, operations, and procurement. This role translates demand signals, production schedules, and inventory data into actionable material plans that improve reliability, scalability, and operational discipline across the organization.

CORE VALUES

The following list of Core Values and Behaviors are necessary to meet the minimum requirements:

TEAMWORK

Help each other succeed Communicate clearly and directly, listen well Encourage teammates Blameless problem solving

HONESTY AND INTEGRITY

Honor your commitments Do the right thing Consistent in your attitudes and actions LEAN Improve processes Open to new ideas Share information, and teach Expose issues

NUMBERS FOCUSED

Deliver results Analyze data for improvement Take ownership and accountability Work smarter, not harder

EXCELLENCE

Exhibit passion in serving customers Contribute solutions Sense of urgency Be the best at what you do Seek knowledge FUN Be positive Celebrate achievements Don't take yourself too seriously

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES

Essential Plan and manage material requirements based on production schedules, forecasts, and customer demand. Manage vendor supply plans on a daily, weekly, monthly basis ensuring they are executing to expectations. Monitor inventory levels and adjust supply plans to maintain target stock levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory. Identify potential material shortages, capacity constraints, or supply risks and proactively develop mitigation and recovery plans. Coordinate with Purchasing and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve delivery or quality issues. Maintain accurate planning parameters including lead times, safety stock levels, reorder points, and minimum order quantities within the ERP system. Release and manage material orders, requisitions, or transfer requests as required to support production schedules. Track and report key performance indicators including material availability, inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, and inventory turns. Participate in daily and weekly production and planning meetings to communicate supply status, risks, and priorities. Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to support new product introductions, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives. Analyze material usage trends and demand patterns to improve planning accuracy and inventory performance. Optimize internal systems and assist in their integration with goals and objectives. Identify opportunities to improve material flow, planning processes, and data accuracy. Maintain organized workspaces and digital records in accordance with company policy. All other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO

Sr. Supply Chain Analyst

WORKS WITH

Suppliers, Customers, Future Form Team Members

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION

Follow all OSHA safety regulations and those set by Future Form Manufacturing

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION

Essential Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent work experience) 3+ years of experience in material planning, production planning, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment Experience working with

ERP / MRP

systems (NetSuite experience preferred) Strong understanding of inventory management, material planning, and supply chain processes Ability to analyze data, identify risks, and make timely decisions in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational and time-management skills Effective communication skills with the ability to coordinate across departments and suppliers Detail-oriented, process-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel Beneficial Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments Experience in ERP implementations and system improvements Experience with demand planning, production scheduling, or capacity planning Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies Experience improving planning processes or inventory accuracy

APICS / ASCM

certification (CPIM or CSCP)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION

Sit 75%, Stand 10%, Walk 10%, and Bend 5%. Maximum (minutes): Sit 240, Stand 15, Walk 10, and Bend 5. Must have normal vision (with or without corrective lenses) and normal hearing (with or without hearing aid enhancement

Working Environment:

Shop environment. Moderate noise level. Exposure to dust, heat and cold. This position will require drug testing per company policy. Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm