Job Description
Job DescriptionMaterials Planner – Contract-to-Hire – East Indianapolis
LHH is currently recruiting for a Materials Planner to join a dynamic team on the east side of Indianapolis. This is a fully onsite, contract-to-hire opportunity offering a competitive starting salary of $60,000–$63,000, with an increase to $65,000 upon hire.
About the Role
As a Materials Planner, you’ll be part of a collaborative team of planners supporting a global distribution operation. This organization specializes in sourcing and distributing raw materials to clients worldwide. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment and enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges.
Key Responsibilities
• Utilize ERP and MRP systems to plan and manage purchasing activities across multiple warehouse locations.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid overstocking while ensuring supply continuity.
• Analyze lead times and adjust purchasing strategies for materials with long procurement cycles.
• Run reports and analyze data using tools like Power BI and Excel to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal teams to adjust costs and selling prices in response to market volatility, including tariff impacts.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation using SharePoint and other internal systems.
Qualifications
• 2–5 years of experience in materials planning, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Experience with raw materials preferred, especially in a specialty distribution setting.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Comfortable working in a non-routine, dynamic environment with frequent changes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and SharePoint.
• Ability to manage a large portfolio of items (3,000+ SKUs) with attention to detail.
Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Melanie Lake
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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