Materials Planner
Zeal
Software Engineering
Pooler, GA, USA
USD 65k-75k / year
Posted on Mar 17, 2026
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Material Planner – Pooler, GA
Salary: $65,000–$75,000
Schedule: Onsite | Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–2:30 PM
Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Material Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and regulating machine parts and inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted daily production. This role supports Production Control and Manufacturing leadership by maintaining accurate material flow, forecasting demand, and building strong supplier relationships. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and ensures each day’s scheduled production run occurs without incident.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan part parameters to meet corporate inventory goals.
- Manage and coordinate a high volume of suppliers, vendors, and daily part requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure timely shipments and material availability.
- Communicate with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier or material issues.
- Expedite parts as needed due to discrepancies, quality issues, or inventory loss.
- Coordinate and follow up on purchase orders and delivery schedules.
- Review production rates, raw material pricing, and inventory levels; communicate with vendors as needed.
- Maintain inventory levels and availability for both manufactured and purchased items to meet production schedules.
- Analyze and resolve scheduling issues that could impact production.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, and supervisory teams on material status and planning.
- Forecast material needs to support production deadlines and corporate goals.
- Determine appropriate inventory levels to prevent shortages and overstock.
- Conduct periodic inventory checks to ensure accuracy and availability.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 3+ years of material planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to pass all applicable pre-employment screenings.
Preferred Qualifications
- International supply chain experience.
- 5+ years of experience in inventory control, planning, or expediting within manufacturing.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage delivery of production parts across 40+ suppliers and 1,200+ part numbers.
- Proactive response to shortages to ensure uninterrupted production.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
- Opportunities for professional development and internal growth
- Stable, consistent schedule with early Friday release
Work Environment
- Primarily office-based with occasional work in a manufacturing/factory environment.
- Exposure to noise and temperature changes.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to sit, use hands, reach, talk, and hear.
- Occasionally required to stand and walk.
- Must be able to lift/move up to 10 lbs frequently.
- Requires close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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