Materials Planner

Materials Planning & Production Support

• Develop and maintain material plans aligned with production schedules and manufacturing demand

• Ensure material availability supports fabrication, assembly, electrical integration, and final build operations

• Monitor production schedules, BOM requirements, and inventory levels to identify shortages or supply risks

• Coordinate with Procurement, Production Control, and Operations teams to resolve material constraints

• Support material readiness for new product launches, engineering changes, and production ramp activities

Demand Analysis & Planning Coordination

• Analyze demand signals, production forecasts, and consumption trends to support planning decisions

• Review MRP outputs and validate planning recommendations for accuracy and operational impact

• Identify gaps between supply and demand and escalate risks proactively

• Support planning alignment across manufacturing schedules, supplier lead times, and inventory strategies

• Maintain planning parameters and support continuous improvement of planning accuracy

Inventory Management & Optimization

• Monitor inventory levels, excess inventory, shortages, and slow-moving materials

• Support inventory optimization initiatives while maintaining production continuity

• Analyze inventory turns, usage trends, and replenishment performance

• Drive improvements in material flow, inventory accuracy, and stock availability

• Support cycle count reconciliation and inventory control activities where needed

ERP, Data Analysis & Reporting

• Utilize ERP systems to manage planning activities, material transactions, and production requirements

• Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and data analysis tools supporting operational visibility

• Analyze planning metrics including shortages, inventory turns, schedule attainment, and material availability

• Support leadership reporting and KPI tracking for Supply Chain and Operations teams

• Identify data inconsistencies and drive corrective actions to improve system accuracy

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Procurement, Production Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Warehouse teams

• Support communication between departments regarding material readiness, shortages, and schedule impacts

• Align material planning priorities with operational goals and production milestones

• Participate in daily production meetings and planning reviews

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives related to material flow and planning efficiency

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis on recurring shortages, planning gaps, or inventory discrepancies

• Improve planning processes, workflows, and reporting tools to increase operational efficiency

• Help standardize planning methods and materials management best practices across facilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, Analytics, Engineering, or related field preferred

• 3–7+ years of experience in Materials Planning, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, or related role

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

• Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, or engineered product environments

• Strong ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, or similar platforms)

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment

• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting fabrication, assembly, electrical integration, or engineered-to-order manufacturing operations

• Familiarity with MRP systems, production scheduling, and inventory optimization strategies

• Experience with Supply Chain KPIs including inventory turns, on-time delivery, schedule attainment, and forecast accuracy

• APICS / CPIM certification preferred

• Experience with Power BI, SQL, or data visualization tools preferred

• Experience supporting high-growth manufacturing operations preferred

GTI Energy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements

• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization

• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects

• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership

• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

 Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.