Material Planner

Job Title : Material Planner

SESCO Cement is a subsidiary of an international, diversified group of companies with revenues of $2.3 billion, and is a distributor of building materials. With a growing footprint of satellite locations and distribution partners across the U.S., they continue to expand their reach and realize their vision of bringing construction to an era of brighter possibilities, with a focus on providing customers with superior products to help them build and manufacture high-quality merchandise. Being an equal opportunity employer, we strive to create a community culture where anyone can reach their highest potential.

Job Overview :

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate flow of materials required for production and inventory needs. This role oversees material availability, monitors supplier performance, and collaborates with internal teams to maintain optimal inventory levels. The Material Planner plays a key role in supporting production schedules, optimizing supply chain efficiency, and minimizing costs without compromising quality or delivery timelines.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Develop and maintain material planning strategies to ensure uninterrupted production flow.

Create, manage, and adjust material requirement planning (MRP) schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and production plans.

Monitor inventory levels and implement plans to prevent stockouts, overstock, and production delays.

Analyze demand trends and supplier lead times to ensure accurate planning and forecasting.

Place purchase orders, monitor order status, track shipments, and expedite deliveries as needed.

Work closely with suppliers to resolve delivery issues, discrepancies, shortages, or quality concerns.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Finance, to ensure alignment on material needs.

Maintain accurate data in ERP / MRP systems, ensuring bill of materials (BOM) accuracy and updating planning parameters.

Prepare reports and metrics on inventory, material availability, and supplier performance.

Identify and support opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and supply chain optimization.

Qualifications : Required :

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience.

2+ years of experience in material planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations.

Experience using ERP / MRP systems (SAP or similar).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred :

Experience in manufacturing or production-based environments.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, reporting).

Employee Benefits :

Medical insurance options, including affordable dental and vision plans for employees and their families

Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

Matching 401(k) plan with a 4% match

Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits

Job Type : Full-time

Sesco Cement is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

Sesco Cement is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, email Human Resources at hr@sescocement.com