Material Planning & Logistics Specialist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Statesboro, GA (Job ID 10142336)

Description

Job Title: MP&L Material Planner / Specialist
Statesboro, Ga 
$18.00 
7:00am-3:30pm Position Summary: The MP&L Material Planner/Specialist is responsible for meeting corporate material needs by analyzing, planning, and executing material procurement activities. This position manages and coordinates material planning and logistics from external suppliers and plays a key role in maintaining optimal inventory levels for seamless production. Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review material usage with engineering bill of materials and customer forecasts.
• Release material shipping orders to suppliers.
• Build expedite lists and arrange premium freight (e.g., air freight, team trucking) for urgent parts.
• Analyze root causes of material expedite issues and related costs.
• Review and evaluate material requirements, cycle counts, and inventory forecasts.
• Evaluate and resolve daily material receipt discrepancies.
• Manage consignment parts inventory, logistics, and sales orders.
• Oversee logistics for importing containers from overseas.
• Manage outside warehouse inventory and delivery.
• Build and oversee incoming container delivery schedules.
• Design and manage forecasts for material usage to optimize inventory and reduce costs.
• Support and participate in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Production & Inventory Control, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 0–3 years of experience in materials planning or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and perform in a deadline-driven environment.
• Korean bilingual preferred (certain functions may require communication with Korean suppliers and corporate staff).

Supervisory Responsibility: None Work Environment:

• Primary office setting.
• Occasional work in plant environment with temperature fluctuations, bright lights, and noise exposure.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to reach overhead, bend, stoop, and maintain focus for extended periods.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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