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Posted July 31, 2026

Sr. Materials Planner

Farmington, CT, United States Full Time
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Sr. Materials Planner

Location: Farmington, CT

The Materials Planner is responsible for ensuring materials are available to support production while maintaining optimal inventory levels and supplier performance. This role reviews MRP requirements, plans material availability, issues purchase orders, monitors supplier deliveries, resolves material shortages, and partners with cross-functional teams to meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments. The Materials Planner serves as a key liaison between suppliers, Purchasing, Production, Warehouse, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Service.
  • Review daily MRP requirements and planning action messages to ensure material availability.
  • Create, process, and maintain purchase orders to support production requirements.
  • Identify, communicate, and resolve material shortages before they impact production.
  • Monitor inventory levels to balance production requirements while minimizing excess inventory.
  • Ensure purchased materials meet required quality standards and specifications.
  • Partner with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to support production schedules and customer commitments.

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