About this Materials Planning & Procurement Specialist role at Qualdoc
Materials Planning & Procurement Specialist
Location: Marietta, OH
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Salary: Starting at $60,000 annually, with higher compensation available based on experience.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Materials Planning & Procurement Specialist to support manufacturing operations by coordinating purchasing, production planning, and inventory activities. This position plays an important role in ensuring materials are available to meet production schedules while maintaining accurate planning data and efficient material flow throughout the manufacturing process.
The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing purchasing, production planning, and ERP/MRP systems and enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage purchasing and production planning for assigned manufacturing programs or product lines.
- Purchase raw materials, electrical components, and other production-related items required to support manufacturing operations.
- Coordinate material availability from procurement through receiving, inventory, production, and shipment.
- Utilize ERP/MRP systems to create, monitor, and update purchasing and planning activities.
- Work closely with production, inventory, and operations teams to ensure materials are available when needed.
- Monitor inventory levels and help maintain accurate planning and purchasing data.
- Source and procure manufacturing components, including electrical parts such as wires, cables, energy meters, and related materials.
- Support production schedules by identifying potential material shortages and helping resolve supply issues.
- Maintain accurate records and planning information within the ERP system.