Material Planner

Position Overview

Stellar Energy is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Material Planner to manage the timely and efficient procurement, scheduling, and availability of materials necessary for production. This role is critical for ensuring seamless operations, minimizing inventory costs, and preventing supply chain disruptions. The position is Full-time and located in Jacksonville, FL (Normandy).

Key Responsibilities

• Review material parts requirements and ensure consistency in part setup.
• Assist in developing part requirements for cataloging materials based on category for BOM input and future projects.
• Create process maps for supply chain counterparts to streamline the material flow process for vendor parts and current inventory.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of material flow charts to align with inter-company customer needs.
• Utilize JD Edwards (JDE) Inventory Module to set up and manage parts and materials, ensuring accurate data entry and system integrity.
• Maintain and update the material master database for efficient inventory tracking, procurement, and reporting.
• Develop inputs including consumption reports, lead time analyses, and business development metrics to manage the inventory database.
• Facilitate the transition and ongoing support for the JDE inventory module.
• Review and create OneView reporting procedures to capture vendor KPI’s such as on-time delivery and inventory turnover.
• Navigate and utilize inventory and material modules, ensuring understanding of inventory classifications and MRP requirements.
• Perform safety stock calculations, reorder point management, and monitor inventory turnover to prevent overstock or stockouts.
• Incorporate RFID/RF Smart technology best practices to integrate automated and manual inventory tracking processes.
• Monitor inventory levels, analyze demand forecasts, and adjust material requirements accordingly.
• Track and report supplier performance, inventory transactions, and overall material flow using ERP/MRP systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy, reduce waste, and optimize planning processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
• 3-4 years of related experience in material planning or supply chain management.
• Hands-on experience with JD Edwards (JDE) Inventory Module and other ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proven problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Skilled in inventory management, process improvement, and data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in material planning, supply chain analytics, and inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional formatting.
• Additional hands-on experience with JD Edwards (JDE) beyond basic setup.