NA Centralized Materials Planner at Electrolux in Kinston

NA Centralized Materials Planner

Location: Kinston · Hybrid

Job Description

Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world.

At the Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

All about the role:

The NA Centralized Materials Planner is responsible for driving inventory optimization, materials planning, and supply chain performance to ensure product availability, service excellence, and operational efficiency. This role collaborates closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Logistics, and Product teams to balance demand and inventory requirements, support S&OP and budgeting processes. The position leads continuous improvement initiatives, enhances planning capabilities, maintains data integrity, and develops inventory strategies that improve service levels, productivity, and overall supply chain effectiveness.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located in Kinston, NC.

What you’ll do:

• Lead end-to-end supply chain planning initiatives across supply planning, order management, inventory management, and new product introductions to drive operational excellence and business performance.
• Develop, implement, and optimize inventory strategies and policies to ensure appropriate stock levels, meet customer and production requirements, and achieve cost-efficiency objectives.
• Create and maintain executive-level dashboards, reports, and inventory projections to support S&OP, budgeting processes, and data-driven decision-making.
• Analyze complex data sets to identify trends, provide actionable business insights, and support short-, mid-, and long-term inventory and supply chain strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process bottlenecks, implementing planning solutions, and enhancing end-to-end planning processes and system capabilities.
• Partner closely with Product Management, Sourcing, Logistics, and Operations teams to achieve service, cost, and inventory performance targets.
• Ensure master data integrity through regular audits and governance practices while resolving data and information management issues.
• Lead change management initiatives that promote innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement across planning functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of supply chain planning, inventory management, or materials planning experience within a complex, multi-site manufacturing or consumer goods environment.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain planning processes, including MRP, demand planning, inventory management, and cross-functional planning activities.
• Advanced proficiency with AS400 (Mapic and JD Edwards) with the ability to analyze data and drive planning decisions.
• Knowledge applying Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize supply chain performance and operational efficiency.
• Bi-lingual English - Spanish, preferred.

Benefits highlights:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution
• Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service.

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Find more on:

Electrolux Group North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/

Electrolux Group Careers: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en

Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through hrsnorthamerica@electrolux.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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