Material Planner

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an Material Planner to join the company, a premier supplier, in Fort Wayne, IN, US, 46808 While working in this clean and not climate-controlled facility you will have the opportunity to be directly involved in the evolution of the industry. Come work for a company that has been consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For. Immediate interviews are available, apply today!

Shift - First Shift 07:00 AM To 04:00 PM (40 Hours A Week)

Position Overview:

Responsible for coordinating the scheduling and planning functions to maximize machine utilization and efficiency and drive customer past due to acceptable levels set by the plant. Maintain excellent customer relations, provide reports, analysis, and action plans of open orders and present effectively to a wide audience

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan supplier deliveries using SAP.
• Use plant systems to maintain supplier and material information.
• Monitor pickups and deliveries of material
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to meet business objectives.
• Act as liaison between plant personnel and supplier to ensure on time delivery and address any delivery issues.
• Support change management projects including engineering changes, resourcing, and new launches.
• Resolve receipt discrepancies through internal invoice portal and validate with cycle counts.
• Participate in inventory and cycle count activities as needed.
• Schedule parts through assigned department to ensure fulfillment and delivery to the customer on time while maintaining target efficiency
• Develop, monitor, and update daily delivery schedule for customers
• Work with other schedules to ensure priorities are aligned
• Execute expedites as required to support customer requirements.
• Perform other related duties and special projects assigned by Inventory and Material Planning team lead
• Perform all job responsibilities, duties and projects assigned, in a legal ethical manner consistent with current policies, procedures and industry standards.

Experience Required:

MRP Experience is required, experience with SAP preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling activities.
• Must be able to work effectively with others.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt.
• Must have effective communication and analytical skills.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in production/inventory control in the manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Work a flexible schedule as needed.

Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience is required. \nCompany Description

With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit

Company Description

With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit