Material Planner

Material Planner Location: Arden, NC Duration: Long Term Work Model: Day 1 Onsite We are seeking a Material Planner to manage material supply, inventory, supplier schedules, and production requirements while ensuring timely delivery of materials. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain material supply plans based on production demand and forecasts. Monitor and resolve material shortages, supplier backlogs, and delivery issues. Coordinate with suppliers on recovery plans, deliver

BASIC FUNCTION: In this role, you will coordinate with our production planning and customer service teams to optimize inventory and support plant operations. You will develop and execute our supply plan and releases, determining priorities and implementing strategies to reduce out-of-stock and excess stock issues. You will also help support our production schedule, taking into consideration the forecasted demand for finished items and our raw material needs. ESSENTIAL Responsibilities: Mai

Key Responsibilities & Skills End-to-End Material Planning Purchase Order Lifecycle Management Inventory Level Monitoring & Target Stock Management Supply Risk Identification & Mitigation Cross-Functional Partnership & Stakeholder Management Fleet Uptime Optimization Transportation Coordination & Inbound Logistics Inventory Health Analysis (Shortages, Excess, Obsolescence) Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization Demand Signal Analysis & Forecasting Analytical Problem Solving Technical Skil

IntroductionOur client is seeking an experienced SAP Production Planning (PP) Functional Lead/Solution Architect with strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA Production Planning, Advanced Available-to-Promise (aATP/ATP), and SAP Materials Management (MM). The ideal candidate will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of end-to-end planning and manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless integration across procurement, manufacturing, inventory, and order fulfillment. This role requires deep bu