Material Planner

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Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you

Position Description

Title: Material Planner

Department: Purchase/Inventory Control

Immediate Supervisor: VP of Operations

Status: Salary Exempt

Position Purpose: The planning and ordering of major raw materials from pre-established suppliers to meet production requirements while managing inventory to ensure optimal levels of material. Maintain maintenance inventory system, periodic facility and regulator inspections, manage internal and external repairs (rolls, motors, pumps, mandrels, or maintenance items) and provide assistance to maintenance team.

Principle Accountabilities

• Review, plan and execute the planning and purchase of raw materials to ensure timely delivery to support production requirements.
• Review, analyze and ensure inventory levels of finished goods are correct and accurate.
• Update monthly pricing, both current and projected, as requested by the corporate purchasing and corporate procurement groups
• Coordinate with the planning team to gain alignment for upcoming production needs
• Coordinate delivery schedules for incoming materials to ensure delivery times are optimized
• Communicates quality concerns to suppliers for correct disposition
• Assist in the procurement of local supplies to support site operation
• Analyze and maintain a database of non-standard item usage to ensure accurate ordering patterns and optimal inventory levels
• Maintain supplier relationships
• Coordinate and execute inter-plant transfer of material
• Maintain spare parts inventory including:
• Order spare parts when stock levels fall below minimums
• Cycle counts
• Manage Inventory locations and Cabinets
• Maintain inventory system/process including maintenance supplies
• Develop and Improve inventory management procedures
• Report out on inventory usage accuracy
• Report out on cycle count accuracy
• Training personnel on inventory management systems, as required
• Aids with shipping/receiving paperwork and systems input
• Manage roll storage process including: incoming inspections, communicating with vendors for repairs, setting up orders, and roll history.
• Manage internal and external repair work including, but not limited to: motor and pump rebuilds, mandrel repair, shaft repair, etc..
• Perform other duties as required by manager

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in related field and 0-2 years of experience
• Or Two-year Technical degree in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical sciences and 4-7 years of industrial experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills including ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Maintain system knowledge, to include AMMS, to properly support inventory evaluations, adjustments, and general transactions.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Combination of office and manufacturing work environment.

Why Choose IPG?

At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross-department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability-driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive.

Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people.

With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish

We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG.

You belong here. Join us today