Materials Planning Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain material requirements planning (MRP) for production schedules
• Analyze demand forecasts and production plans to determine material needs
• Generate and release purchase requisitions and work orders for materials
• Monitor inventory levels and establish reorder points and safety stock levels
• Coordinate with suppliers and purchasing to ensure timely material delivery
• Resolve material shortage issues and expedite critical items
• Manage slow-moving and obsolete inventory
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams on material specifications
• Conduct analysis to optimize inventory investment and turnover
• Maintain accurate bill of materials (BOM) and routing information
• Track supplier performance metrics including on-time delivery and quality
• Participate in new product introduction and material qualification processes

Requirements

• 3-5 years of materials planning or supply chain experience
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
• Knowledge of inventory management and lean manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred

About the Company

IEM builds innovative electrical distribution systems, delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. For 75 years, they have been shaping the future of industries that power the world's most dynamic markets.