Material Planner (m/f/d)

About the role

The role of Material Planner directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. Working together as part of the Material Management Team, reporting to the Team Leader Material Management, the Material Planner is responsible for ensuring optimal material availability and supporting efficient production processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute material procurement based on production requirements, including timely release of purchase orders and schedule agreements in line with approved lead times.
• Use SAP, our Material Resource Planning (MRP) system, to track, forecast, and manage material flow, ensuring supply continuity while meeting inventory optimization goals.
• Maintain accurate planning and scheduling master data to support reliable production planning.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including Logistics, Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance, to ensure timely material clearance and resolution of invoice or booking issues related to materials.
• Ensure raw material inventory levels align with defined targets while supporting uninterrupted production line operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management.
• 1 years of experience in an international Supply Chain position (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of supply chain functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel – medium to advanced level).
• Fluent written and spoken English; Spanish language skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Responsible, structured, and independent work approach.
• High level of reliability, ownership, and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to complex situations.
• Ability to make sound decisions, escalate issues appropriately and coordinate daily tasks effectively.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends.
• Ability to travel domestic and international locations to project sites and on business as required with the ability to obtain a passport.

Skills

• Proactive identification and mitigation of potential safety hazards.
• Proper use of applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats.
• Effective communication with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellbeing, Family Planning, And Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• Calm Subscription Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate the needs of the role and the team.