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Materials Planning & Procurement Coordinator
Location: Marietta, OH
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: Starting at $60,000 annually, with additional compensation available based on qualifications and experience
Position Overview
We are seeking a Materials Planning & Procurement Coordinator to support manufacturing operations through effective planning, purchasing, inventory management, and material coordination. This role is responsible for helping maintain a steady flow of materials to support production schedules while ensuring inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate will have experience working within a manufacturing environment, strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and maintain material plans that support manufacturing and production requirements.
- Manage purchasing activities for production materials, components, and operational supplies.
- Monitor material movement throughout the manufacturing process, from procurement and receiving through assembly and shipment preparation.
- Utilize ERP/MRP systems to maintain inventory records and support production scheduling activities.
- Partner with production, operations, warehouse, and inventory teams to ensure materials are available when required.
- Source and procure manufacturing components, including electrical materials such as wiring, cabling, meters, and related products.
- Maintain accurate purchasing, planning, and inventory data within company systems.
- Investigate and resolve supply chain issues, including shortages, delayed deliveries, and inventory discrepancies.
- Analyze inventory levels and support efforts to improve material flow and planning efficiency.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement, inventory control, and production planning.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing, production planning, material planning, inventory management, or a related supply chain function.
- Experience working in a manufacturing, assembly, or production environment.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP software such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of inventory management, material requirements planning (MRP), and production scheduling processes.
- Experience sourcing and purchasing manufacturing materials and electrical components.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- APICS certification or other relevant supply chain credential.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Work Environment
- This is a fully onsite position that works closely with manufacturing, operations, inventory, and purchasing teams. The role is ideal for professionals who enjoy balancing planning, procurement, and material coordination responsibilities within a production-focused environment.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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