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Material Planner

CompanyContinental Group Sector ContiTech
LocationHalstead
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 12, 2026
About The Company
Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets. - 💛 Our Netiquette 💛 - The purpose of our LinkedIn page is to offer information about products and solutions at Continental, about our company culture and about our actions and initiatives. Moreover, we would like to provide you with quick and easy contact for your questions and comments related to the above mentioned topics. We emphasize the importance of an appropriate and respectful style when communicating on our page and therefore we established the following community rules: - Please post only comments related to the topics covered by this page. - Treat each user in a respectful way, as you expect to be treated as well. Abusive language, aggression and bullying are not allowed on our page. We therefore reserve the right to remove posted comments or any other content from this site: - which is offensive or abusive, - includes a commercial benefit or unwanted advertising messages, - violates the rights of third parties as well as the right to intellectual property, - which is irrelevant or misleading - which is a spam (repeated duplicate posting) - for any other reason deemed necessary to create a helpful and respectful community The comments on our contributions reflect the opinion of individual users. Our LinkedIn page is frequently checked for possible violations as mentioned above. However, ongoing inspection of the content of the posted comments is not reasonable without concrete indication of a (legal) violation as mentioned above. We will immediately remove the relevant links if they are found to violate any aforementioned law or principle.
About the Role

Company Description

THE COMPANY
Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.
 

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Material Planner to join our operations team in Halstead. In this role, you will be responsible for managing material flow, coordinating with production schedulers, and optimizing inventory levels to ensure seamless manufacturing operations. You will work collaboratively with production, procurement, and supply chain teams to forecast demand, plan material requirements, and maintain efficient production workflows.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Review raw material requirements daily through the MRP system and identify upcoming material needs.
  • Develop and maintain accurate material plans based on demand, inventory levels, lead times, and production requirements.
  • Support material forecasting and budget preparation by analyzing historical usage, current demand, inventory requirements, and anticipated material needs.
  • Monitor material availability and proactively identify potential shortages, delays, or supply constraints.
  • Communicate with vendors and internal teams to confirm material availability and delivery dates.
  • Partner with the Purchasing team to process purchase requests for production materials and support the Halstead team with non-production material requests.
  • Coordinate closely with Production Scheduling to ensure material requirements are understood and changes in demand or supply are communicated.
  • Analyze inventory levels, historical usage, and demand trends to support appropriate material requirements and minimize excess inventory.
  • Utilize ERP/MRP systems to monitor material requirements, track inventory, maintain accurate records, and generate planning reports.
  • Support cycle counts, annual physical inventory, and ongoing inventory accuracy initiatives.
  • Investigate and help resolve material shortages, discrepancies, and supply issues that could impact production.
  • Prepare and maintain reports related to inventory levels, material requirements, supplier performance, and planning accuracy.
  • Identify opportunities to improve material planning processes, inventory management, and overall supply chain efficiency.
  • Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality, and other internal teams to support the timely and efficient flow of materials.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 2–3 years of experience in material planning, production planning, inventory management, procurement, or supply chain operations preferred.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms) and MRP software
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
  • Solid understanding of production processes, lead times, and inventory management principles
  • Experience with demand forecasting and inventory optimization techniques
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively across departments
  • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in planning and data management
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. . We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

Additional Ways to Stand Out

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
  • Proficiency with SAP
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment 
  • Familiarity with supply chain coordination and procurement processes 
  • Experience with forecasting tools or demand planning software 

Additional Information

THE PERKS:

  • Immediate Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Competitive Bonus Programs
  • Employees 401k Match
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional.
  • And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  • Referral Bonus : Yes
  • Leadership Level: Leading Self
  • Legal Entity: ContiTech USA, Inc. (2006)
  • Working Time: Full Time
  • Key Skills
    Material planningProduction planningInventory managementProcurementSupply chain operationsERP systemsMRP softwareAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingMicrosoft ExcelDemand forecastingInventory optimizationTime managementCommunication skillsData analysisReporting
    Categories
    ManufacturingLogisticsManagement & LeadershipData & Analytics
    Benefits
    Paid Time OffTuition AssistanceEmployee DiscountsCompetitive Bonus Programs401k MatchEmployee Assistance Program
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Material Planner is responsible for managing material flow, coordinating with production schedulers, and optimizing inventory levels to ensure seamless manufacturing operations. They will also analyze demand trends, monitor material availability, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain efficient production workflows.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    2-5
    💼Company Size
    63607
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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