Material Planner

Required Skills & Experience

*1+ years of experience in material planning, inventory control, purchasing, supply chain, warranty/repair, or a related function *Experience working within an ERP/MRP system *Experience managing purchase orders and supplier/vendor relationships *Understanding of inventory management, material requirements, and forecasting

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

*Experience with pricing *Experience preparing commercial invoices *Semiconductor, high-tech, manufacturing, or capital equipment industry experience *Experience with SAP and/or Salesforce *Experience supporting large-dollar customer transactions *General accounting or finance experience

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Material Planner to join one of our semiconductor equipment clients in Hillsboro, OR. This individual will be responsible for material planning, inventory management, purchasing, forecasting, and coordinating the movement of equipment parts to support ongoing service and business operations. The position works closely with domestic and international suppliers, including suppliers in Japan, as well as internal engineering, customer service, sales, and supply chain teams.

A major focus of this role will be ensuring the right materials are available at the right time while maintaining appropriate inventory levels. This person will analyze demand and inventory data, manage purchase orders, monitor supplier lead times, and use SAP/MRP to identify material requirements. They will also help manage international shipments, warranty/repair processes, and supplier performance.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, comfortable working with data, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced supply chain environment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

*Manage material planning, purchasing, inventory, and forecasting activities for assigned products *Analyze MRP output and create purchase requisitions and purchase orders based on material requirements *Monitor inventory levels, historical usage, and forecasted demand to determine appropriate reorder points *Review open PO reports and follow up with suppliers on delivery dates and potential delays *Maintain purchasing, material, and pricing information within SAP *Expedite materials and parts with factories and suppliers as needed *Develop and maintain product demand forecasts using SAP and Spotfire *Manage supplier performance, including lead times, quality, consistency, pricing, and availability *Identify opportunities for cost savings through vendor pricing, terms, volume discounts, and freight allowances *Help source new products, replacement products, and secondary suppliers *Coordinate international shipments, including shipping documents, bookings, tracking, and customs clearance *Manage consignment inventory and replenish inventory as materials are used *Support warranty, repair, and RMA processes *Partner with Customer Service, Engineering, Sales,