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Material Planner

Element2 Group

Hartford, CT 06120 • $25.00 to $30.00 / hr • 11/13/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Material Planner

Location: Hartford, CT

Pay Rate: $25.00–$30.00 per hour

Schedule: First Shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Material Planner to support manufacturing and supply chain operations at a growing metals and materials manufacturing facility. The Material Planner will be responsible for coordinating material requirements, maintaining accurate inventory levels, and ensuring raw materials are available to support production schedules and customer demand.

This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple departments to maintain efficient material flow and prevent production delays.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain material plans based on production schedules, customer demand, and inventory requirements.

  • Review material availability and identify shortages or potential supply chain disruptions.

  • Coordinate with purchasing, production, warehouse, and operations teams to ensure materials are available when needed.

  • Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate material records within the company's ERP system.

  • Review bills of materials, material specifications, and production requirements to ensure correct materials are ordered and allocated.

  • Track open purchase orders, supplier delivery schedules, and incoming materials.

  • Analyze material requirements and lead times to support production planning and scheduling.

  • Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, material utilization, and overall supply chain efficiency.

  • Maintain documentation and reporting related to material planning, inventory, and production requirements.

Qualifications
  • Previous experience in material planning, production planning, inventory control, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.

  • Experience working with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus.

  • Strong understanding of inventory management, material requirements planning (MRP), and production scheduling.

  • Ability to interpret material specifications, technical documentation, and production requirements.

  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and other reporting tools.

  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Compensation & Schedule
  • $25.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience.

  • First shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

  • Full-time opportunity.

You should be proficient in:

  • ERP & MRP Systems
  • Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Inventory Management & Control
  • Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
  • Inventory Cycle Counts
  • Material Planning