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Material Planner

Steelcase
United States, Alabama, Athens
Jun 16, 2025
General Information Country: USA State: Alabama City: Athens Office Location: 214 Durham Drive - - - - - Date posted: 16-Jun-2025 Business Function: Manufacturing/Operations Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Description We are hiring a Material Planner to... Schedule and coordinate the efficient distribution of products to satisfy customer demand. Analyzes and revises shipment plans as required. Works with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction and accuracy of shipment records. Determines reorder points and ensures that sufficient levels of inventory are maintained. Analyzes actual product demand, trends and forecasts, and adjusts inventory plans accordingly. Applies and implements lean practices to manage material and scheduling customer orders for the lowest total product cost. What You Will Be Doing: Analyzes material requirements for raw and purchased components to fulfill production orders and plans the sequencing of production and delivery from both internal and external suppliers. Coordinates and expedites the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between suppliers and departments in alignment with production schedules and departmental priorities. Supports management in resolving supply chain issues-both internal and external-and leads Lean improvement projects within the plant supply chain. Maintains accurate production records, including manual or computerized tracking of operations, product coding, and material master data; also analyzes and manages slow-moving inventory. Implements Lean practices to optimize material management and order scheduling, tracks product changes using PCN, ER, and ENC tools, and processes material rejects effectively. Who You Are: Minimum Qualifications Strong inventory management skills, including the ability to analyze stock levels, track usage, and optimize inventory flow. Experience in material movement, planning, and scheduling, ensuring timely availability of parts and raw materials for production. 3-5 years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing or production environment. Proven experience with SAP or similar ERP systems for managing material planning, scheduling, and inventory control. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of functions, pivot tables, and data analysis tools for reporting and planning purposes. Desired Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field. 3-5 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing or production environment. Who We Are: Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens. Why People Choose to Work with Us: At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities. What Matters to Us : More than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com. Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years. Steelcase is a MVAA- Silver Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Steelcase recognizes the amazing experiences and skills that Veteran's possess. We encourage all Veterans and Veteran Spouses to apply. Please see our Working at Steelcase Document for more detailed benefits and compensation information. If you're interested in Steelcase, but this isn't the right time or role, join our Talent Community to be updated on future openings in your area(s) of expertise. #LI-LR1