material planning coordinator

Hiring: Material Planning Coordinator (Contract) | Anniston, AL About the Role We are seeking a Material Planning Coordinator to join a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment. This role is critical in ensuring material availability , supporting production schedules , and maintaining inventory accuracy . If you have experience in supply chain, inventory, or operations , this is a great opportunity to build your career in a dynamic setting. Responsibilities Execute and manage MRP-based production schedules Serve as the primary interface between production, supervisors, and material teams Ensure on-time delivery of materials to production lines Perform inventory audits, cycle counts, and stock-out risk identification Track work order progress and material consumption Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams Prepare and process: Material requests & Work orders & release requests Analyze performance and support process improvement initiatives Monitor workloads and prioritize tasks to meet production demands Required Qualifications 1+ year of experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Operations Experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP or Oracle preferred) Strong understanding of: Inventory control , Material planning , Production support Advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, Outlook Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Detail-oriented with solid problem-solving abilities Ability to work independently and within a team Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense environments Knowledge of: Cycle counting & scrap reporting , Replenishment processes , Warehouse coordination , PFEP and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Associate’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field #J-18808-Ljbffr