Materials Planner

About the Company BW Papersystems, part of the Barry‑Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts across the packaging industry. Responsibilities Monitor and interpret MRP output to schedule, release, and maintain manufacturing orders. Initiate shop orders to obtain material in accordance with schedule requirements. Evaluate and determine alternate methods of meeting requirements with optimum cost and availability. Utilize the system to project requirements planning; analyze stock, units on order, future requirements, and other production‑related data; make recommendations for project requirements. Maintain just‑in‑time inventory and resolve material issues while achieving and maintaining inventory business metrics. Collaborate with other departments to determine disposition of materials and expedite flow of materials as needed; work with engineering on material substitutions. Partner with scheduling, engineering, and manufacturing to coordinate, expedite, or change delivery schedules. Review overdue manufacturing orders, determine cause of delay and initiate corrective action. May coach or guide less experienced team members. Qualifications Education: High school degree required, college degree preferred. Experience: Understanding of manufacturing processes and working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components. Working knowledge of Infor XA. Skills and Abilities: Prioritize and adapt to business changes on a daily basis. Perform accurate and efficient arithmetic calculations to support data analysis, reporting, and operational decision‑making. Read somewhat complex blueprints and interpret instructions. Planning and scheduling procedures; materials, machining operations, and time requirements. Experience expediting materials to meet scheduling requirements. Communicate and negotiate effectively with internal stakeholders in engineering and manufacturing. Proficiency in Infor XA, MS Office, and general computer skills. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, continuously changing environment. Exceptional communication, strong planning and scheduling, prioritization, and task management. Additional Information Barry‑Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. This organization uses E‑Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre‑employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr