Inventory & Material Planning Specialist
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Hollingsworth is looking for a recent graduate or early-career professional to join our Mishawaka team as a customer-facing Inventory & Material Planning Specialist. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in material planning, inventory control, supplier coordination, logistics, and production support while learning how supply chain operations work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Previous material-planning experience is not required. If you have some manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, inventory, or related experience and are organized, curious, and ready to learn, we’ll train you in the systems and processes you need to succeed.
What You'll Do
- Help review customer demand, schedules, inventory, and material requirements.
- Monitor material availability and help identify potential shortages.
- Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to obtain updates and resolve issues.
- Support shipment priorities, deliveries, and production requirements.
- Maintain accurate inventory and material-planning information.
- Learn to use ERP/MRP systems and customer portals.
- Participate in continuous-improvement activities related to inventory, material flow, and customer service.
What We're Looking For
- Recent graduate or early-career candidate with relevant education and/or hands-on experience
- Some experience or exposure to manufacturing, warehousing, inventory, logistics, supply chain, or operations through employment, internship, co-op, or other hands-on experience
- Comfortable working with numbers and reviewing information for accuracy
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Strong communication, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills
- Customer service mindset
- Willingness to learn material planning, inventory management, supplier coordination, and ERP/MRP systems
Helpful, But Not Required
- Degree or coursework in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field
- Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or supply chain
- Exposure to SAP or another ERP/MRP system
- Automotive, warehouse, packaging, kitting, fulfillment, or distribution experience
Ready to Start Your Supply Chain Career?
If you're looking for an opportunity where you can learn, contribute, and grow, we'd like to hear from you.