ASSOCIATE MATERIAL PLANNER

The Associate Material Planner plays a key role in supporting day-to-day material planning, supply chain coordination, and manufacturing planning activities. This position is primarily responsible for ERP-driven material planning, production support, and schedule execution, ensuring materials are available to support manufacturing requirements. The role provides transactional support through the accurate creation of purchase orders in alignment with approved plans and established procedures.

Working closely with production and plant operations teams, the Associate Material Planner supports the execution of material strategies, maintains system accuracy, and participates in continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational efficiency and cost control. This role focuses on internal coordination and execution.

In addition, this position is responsible for the scheduling, planning, and execution of manufacturing work orders, with accountability for developing, maintaining, and executing production schedules within assigned value streams or areas. The Associate Material Planner collaborates closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to monitor and balance material availability, equipment capacity, machine utilization, and labor resources to support uninterrupted production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Run ERP/MRP reports to identify material needs and support decision-making

• Create, maintain, and monitor purchase orders; ensure timely delivery and resolve discrepancies

• Maintain accurate PO dates and supplier acknowledgements in ERP systems

• Manage Kanban inventory levels and respond to demand fluctuation

• Analyze safety stock and reorder points

• Monitor demand using ERP tools

• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory

• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve supply chain issues

• Create production schedules for operations. Analyze, determine usage, and release materials to meet production schedules, customer deadlines, and inventory goals.

• Coordinate, expedite, schedule changes, and expedite jobs as required.

• Send daily sales order acknowledgements to customer service

• Maintain raw material, WIP, and Finished Goods inventories to be appropriately responsive to Sales and Work Orders within turn objectives and dollar levels.

• Support forecasting activity by participating in forecast review meetings and provide feedback to supervisor as required.

• Leverage internal digital tools and reporting systems to support data-driven decision-making and track procurement performance

• Support cost savings goals and sustainability initiatives such as waste reduction and recycling programs

• Prepare reports for management, as required

• Develop and document best practices

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or business related preferred

Certifications:

ASCM/APICS certification preferred

Experiences:

1-3 years experience with Microsoft Office

Experience with ERP systems (QAD, SAP, Oracle)

Experience drafting SOP's, work instructions and process documentation

Saint-Gobain's innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world's leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life's critical moments.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we've learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you're empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career and make that vision a reality.

Invent yourself at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences; and together, we'll create a better life.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

• Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options

• LiveWell Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan

• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Group Legal

• Identity Theft Protection

• Auto and Home Insurance

• Pet Insurance and Discounts

• Back-up Child & Elder Care

• Perk Spot Employee Discount Program