HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACTWe are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Material Planner to join our operations team in Halstead. In this role, you will be responsible for managing material flow, coordinating with production schedulers, and optimizing inventory levels to ensure seamless manufacturing operations. You will work collaboratively with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to forecast demand, plan material requirements, and maintain efficient production workflows.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Review raw material requirements daily through the MRP system and identify upcoming material needs.Develop and maintain accurate material plans based on demand, inventory levels, lead times, and production requirements.Support material forecasting and budget preparation by analyzing historical usage, current demand, inventory requirements, and anticipated material needs.Monitor material availability and proactively identify potential shortages, delays, or supply constraints.Communicate with vendors and internal teams to confirm material availability and delivery dates.Partner with the Purchasing team to process purchase requests for production materials and support the Halstead team with non-production material requests.Coordinate closely with Production Scheduling to ensure material requirements are understood and changes in demand or supply are communicated.Analyze inventory levels, historical usage, and demand trends to support appropriate material requirements and minimize excess inventory.Utilize ERP/MRP systems to monitor material requirements, track inventory, maintain accurate records, and generate planning reports.Support cycle counts, annual physical inventory, and ongoing inventory accuracy initiatives.Investigate and help resolve material shortages, discrepancies, and supply issues that could impact production.Prepare and maintain reports related to inventory levels, material requirements, supplier performance, and planning accuracy.Identify opportunities to improve material planning processes, inventory management, and overall supply chain efficiency.Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, and other internal teams to support the timely and efficient flow of materials.