Material Planner - Spare Parts & Industrial Gases

**Overview:** We are seeking a skilled Material Planner to ensure the availability of spare parts and industrial gases to support ongoing manufacturing and maintenance operations. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing inventory planning parameters, monitoring material levels, and creating purchase requisitions in Oracle Cloud. **Responsibilities:**

• Plan and maintain adequate inventory levels for spare parts and industrial gases to support operational requirements
• Manage and optimize min/max levels and other planning parameters in Oracle Cloud
• Create and manage purchase requisitions and ensure timely follow-up with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Monitor and coordinate part deliveries to ensure alignment with the quarterly material forecast spend and operational schedules
• Lead the Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process for part number creation, updates, and end-of-life management
• Collaborate with Engineering to support new or special part requests and ensure accurate part setup in the system
• Partner with Procurement to address pricing, sourcing, and supplier-related issues
• Analyze consumption data and recommend adjustments to planning parameters to improve supply reliability and inventory performance
• Support internal audits and compliance initiatives related to material control and planning processes
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in planning accuracy, system utilization, and process efficiency
• *Qualifications:**
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in material planning, production planning, or inventory management in a manufacturing or maintenance support environment
• Proficiency in Oracle Cloud or equivalent ERP systems
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles, including min/max planning, safety stock, and lead time management
• Experience working with Engineering Change Notice (ECN) or similar change control processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related analytical tools
• *Benefits:**
• Competitive salary range
• Comprehensive package of benefits, including paid vacation time, paid sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, and more
• Opportunities for bonuses and stock awards
• Tuition reimbursement and employee stock purchase plan
• Comprehensive benefits package, including life, accident, and disability insurance, and employee assistance program