Material Planner

The role of the Materials Planner is crucial in ensuring that components and systems are available as per order requirements. This position involves analyzing orders, generating purchase requisitions, and negotiating lead times to facilitate timely shipping and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Analyze orders in SAP for purchased components and systems.
• Generate purchase requisitions in SAP and negotiate lead times to ensure availability of components and systems when required.
• Navigate in SAP to run reports and monitor orders for timely delivery of components.
• Monitor the status of orders and inform management and internal members of any changes or updates when scheduling component delivery dates that do not support customer timelines.
• Collaborate with material suppliers to resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Follow up on all open orders to ensure that the proper parts are being produced and delivered on time to the shop.
• Assist the Buyer in the development and maintenance of stock levels for high-consumption components.
• Anticipate and provide input on potential issues with long lead times for critical components and suppliers.

• Proficiency in SAP.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formula usage.
• At least 1+ years of experience in material planning.
• Comfortable communicating with suppliers via phone to discuss lead times or order updates.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, with the opportunity to work one day from home.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, IN.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Columbus,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.