Materials Planner

Materials Planner

Location: Portland, OR Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM (Onsite) Duration: 6-Month Contract Pay: $28.00 - $34.00/hour

About the Role

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a leading industrial manufacturing organization to identify a Materials Planner. This position serves as the primary point of contact for material demand planning and plays a critical role in supporting project execution, production schedules, and material availability.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced materials, procurement, supply chain, or planning professional who can work independently, collaborate cross-functionally, and proactively manage material requirements in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review drawings, bills of materials, specifications, and project documentation to identify material requirements.
• Develop material takeoffs for new and existing projects.
• Create and maintain material demand plans aligned with production and project schedules.
• Collaborate with project managers, operations teams, and supply chain partners to ensure timely material availability.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules with suppliers prior to purchase order issuance.
• Source materials and specialized services to support project needs.
• Monitor demand forecasts and proactively address potential shortages.
• Develop and maintain material control and status reports.
• Ensure materials are sourced competitively while meeting delivery requirements.
• Utilize ERP systems and reporting tools to manage planning activities and material demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Business, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of materials planning, procurement, inventory management, or supply chain experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and material lists.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, shipbuilding, industrial, construction, or project-based environments preferred.
• ERP system experience required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS CPIM, CPM, or related certification.
• Experience with IFS or similar ERP platforms.
• Knowledge of production planning and project scheduling.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled