Materials Planning Specialist

Position Overview

IEM is currently seeking a Materials Planning Specialist for our Jacksonville, FL location. The Materials Planning Specialist will play a key role in establishing and refining the material replenishment strategies that support IEM Jacksonville’s lean production system.

Key Responsibilities

• Lean Material Replenishment System Development
• Design, pilot, and implement lean material replenishment systems including Kanban, PFEP, JIT, and visual replenishment strategies.
• Develop and maintain point-of-use (POU) inventory solutions to reduce material travel and downtime.
• Cross-Functional Process Alignment
• Collaborate closely with Production, Fabrication, Planning, and Warehouse teams to align material delivery processes with work center needs.
• Lead regular reviews and kaizen events to identify gaps and drive standardization.
• Kitting, Staging, and Inventory Accuracy
• Work with warehouse and production staff to improve part staging and kitting processes in support of work center schedules.
• Ensure accurate ERP transactions, drive cycle count integrity, and support real-time inventory visibility.
• Continuous Improvement and Lean Culture
• Serve as a champion for lean transformation efforts related to materials flow and planning.
• Develop and standardize visual management tools to support tiered daily management.
• Training & Change Management
• Train key personnel on lean material systems and practices.
• Document standard work and facilitate knowledge transfer across shifts and departments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or relevant degree program.
• 1–7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to materials management, operations planning, or production support. Internships or co-op experience will be considered.
• Foundational understanding of lean principles such as 5S, value stream mapping, Kanban, and PFEP.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Infor preferred) and material tracking solutions.
• Effective communication and project management skills with an ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Demonstrated initiative and drive to improve processes, with a willingness to learn and grow into a larger leadership role.