Material Planner
Location: Mansfield, Massachusetts
Country: United States
Category: Procurement/Supply Chain
Workplace Location: Remote
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: November 6, 2026
Job ID: 653653
Job Description
The Material Planner manages booking inventory containers and providing backup for the Manager of Forecasting & Inventory Control as required in the ongoing course of business as well as functions of the creative services department regarding print production, print budgets, print inventory and sales/inventory reporting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Review container bookings to select appropriate sailing schedule within the guidelines of the current contract and update forecast system with results
- Prepare and distribute daily and weekly sales/inventory reporting ie; Daily Factor and Marketing Report
- Be able to understand and work with the processes of the inventory forecast system
- Be able to assist the Manager Forecasting & Inv. Control as backup by updating and maintaining the inventory forecast system
- Be able to provide updated information to the Supply Chain group as well as hold the weekly Forecast Meeting in the Manager Forecasting & Inv. Control's absence
- Accountable for meeting budget and forecast expectations
- Create print production budget including revenue and expenses
- Issue updated Print budget estimates as required
- Track monthly usage of individual inventoried items
- Issue monthly Reserves & Accrual notices to Finance
- Initiate all print PPAs to the Accounting Department for item setups and cost changes
- Create and issue periodic Scrap Orders
- Create, process and track Purchasing Documents for services (freelance, consulting, photography, etc.) and process invoices for services
- Manage print inventory and create reprint orders based on next revision dates and forecast
- Manage print delivery schedules to receive items in a timely manner
- Recommend vendors and suppliers for all jobs based on pricing and quality
- Initiate all vendor quotations
- Work closely & maintain good working relationships with print service reps
- Work closely with Accounting Department to keep scrap costs down and monitor printed matter costs
- Maintain files for notifications, scrap orders, printed matter samples, purchase orders, vendor information
Associate's degree in Business or related field required. Ability to calculate figures such as inventory formulas. Understanding of inventory control systems a must. Strong knowledge of PC applications along with excellent communication skills required due to frequent contact with other departments and external contacts with vendors, suppliers and consultants. Able to perform responsibilities under specified time schedules and contribute in a fast-paced environment. 2+ years of relevant experience required.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Proficient with personal computer; Strong knowledge of Excel, Windows, Inventory Management Software (JD Edwards, Cognos, and DAS).
Salary range is 85-90k depending on experience.
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