Material Planner

About Us Endpoint Industrial Controls is an automation and controls company serving a wide range of industries from renewables to oil and gas, to manufacturing. We offer full scope electrical and mechanical engineering design of control systems from a single panel to plant sized custom process and control systems. With our UL 508A/698A/891/67 certified panel shop we can design and certify panels to these UL standards internally. At Endpoint we work hard to turn projects around quickly and efficiently while maintaining excellent quality of work. Our diverse backgrounds help us in finding creative solutions for our customers. Job description We are looking for a material planner to be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate flow of materials to support production schedules, minimizing disruptions and maximizing production efficiency. You’ll spend a lot of your time coordinating with our procurement team, production teams, and engineers to ensure optimal inventory levels, manage material shortages, and adjust plans as needed to meet production demands. Job Responsibilites Material Planning & Scheduling: Develop and execute material plans based on production schedules, demand forecasts, and inventory levels. Ensure timely procurement of materials to prevent production delays. Monitor material usage and adjust plans to meet changing production requirements. Inventory Management: Track and maintain accurate inventory levels to avoid excess stock or shortages. Implement strategies to minimize inventory costs while ensuring material availability. Conduct regular inventory checks and reconciliations. Supplier Coordination: Communicate and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials. Resolve issues related to material quality, delays, or shortages with suppliers. Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to optimize lead times and costs. Production Support: Collaborate with production teams to understand material needs and adjust supply plans as necessary. Ensure materials are delivered to the production floor in line with schedules. Address any material issues that may arise during production and work with cross-functional teams to resolve them quickly. Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze material consumption data and forecast future needs. Generate reports on material usage, inventory status, and supplier performance. Identify trends and suggest improvements to enhance material planning processes. Continuous Improvement: Participate in or lead initiatives to improve material planning processes, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency. Implement best practices for material management and planning. Requirements and Skills Experience: 3+ years of experience in material planning, supply chain management, or production planning. Experience in manufacturing or production environments is a plus. Skills & Competencies: Strong understanding of material planning, supply chain principles, and inventory management. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, production teams, and other stakeholders. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands & work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is often required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Standard Specifications Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their direct report. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Loveland, CO 80538 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Loveland, CO 80538: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person