Material Planner

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Salary: $25/HR.

Material Planner Job Summary:

A growing medical manufacturing company in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Material Planner to join their supply chain team. This role is responsible for planning and managing purchased materials to support on-time production, maintain optimal inventory levels, and ensure data accuracy within SAP. The Material Planner will collaborate closely with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to support production needs and drive continuous improvement across supply chain operations.

Material Planner Responsibilities:

• Plan purchased raw materials and components by category and supplier to support production demand and inventory turn goals
• Create, manage, and execute purchase orders while monitoring supplier fulfillment and on-time delivery performance
• Analyze internal and external conditions to determine when to expedite, defer, or cancel material deliveries
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve pricing discrepancies, receipt issues, and invoice reconciliation
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual planning and inventory management activities to ensure data accuracy
• Lead and support phase-in/phase-out activities related to design changes, value engineering, supplier transitions, and product lifecycle management
• Maintain material master and planning data within SAP
• Participate in lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and structured problem-solving activities
• Use data-driven analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule & Pay:

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm
• Pay: $25/HR., based on experience

Material Planner Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Science, or a related field
• Experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, logistics, purchasing, or inventory management
• Proficiency with ERP systems; SAP B1 experience preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, warehousing, inventory control, and quality systems
• Familiarity with FDA, ISO, cGMP, and GDP requirements preferred
• Strong interpersonal and supplier communication skills with the ability to manage conflicts and negotiate effectively
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Results-oriented and self-motivated with sound problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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• Send Susan your resume to susan.delauter@srgexpress.com 
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• Stop by our office: 1760 44^th Street SW, Suite 10, Wyoming, MI 49519, Inside the Chateau Centre.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Position Type: Full-Time, Evaluation Hire

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