Inventory & Material Planning Specialist - Immediate Opening

Launch Your Supply Chain Career | Training ProvidedHollingsworth 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 experienceSome experience or exposure to manufacturing, warehousing, inventory, logistics, supply chain, or operations through employment, internship, co-op, or other hands-on experienceComfortable working with numbers and reviewing information for accuracyWorking knowledge of Microsoft Excel and OutlookStrong communication, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skillsCustomer service mindsetWillingness 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 fieldInternship or co-op experience in manufacturing or supply chainExposure to SAP or another ERP/MRP systemAutomotive, 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.note: relocation assistance not provided