Material Planner
Ingersoll RandBH Job ID: 5225 SF Job Req ID: 20593 Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Job Title: Material Planner Location: Junction City, OR About Us Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future. Job Overview: The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw materials, components, and packaging supplies required to support production and customer demand. This role works closely with Procurement, Production Planning, Operations, Suppliers, and Logistics teams to maintain optimal inventory levels, minimize shortages, and support on-time delivery performance. Responsibilities Material Planning & Inventory Management Develop and maintain material requirements plans based on production schedules, forecasts, and customer demand. Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate supply of materials while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory. Analyze material consumption trends and recommend inventory optimization strategies. Review and manage safety stock levels, reorder points, and inventory parameters. Supply Coordination Coordinate with Procurement and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials. Track supplier performance and proactively address potential shortages or delivery risks. Expedite critical materials when necessary to support production requirements. Communicate material availability issues and recommend mitigation plans. Production Support Collaborate with Production Planning and Operations teams to align material availability with production schedules. Monitor material shortages and resolve supply issues that may impact manufacturing operations. Ensure accurate material master data and planning parameters within ERP/MRP systems. Reporting & Analysis Generate and analyze reports related to inventory levels, shortages, supplier performance, and planning metrics. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve material flow and planning effectiveness. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory reduction, service level improvements, and supply chain optimization. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Finance teams to support business objectives. Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and demand review processes as required. Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and phase-in/phase-out activities. Requirements: High School Diploma required 2+ years of experience in material planning, inventory management, production planning, supply chain, or related functions. Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools. Understanding of MRP, inventory management, and supply chain planning principles. Strong organizational and time management ski…