Job Description
Distribution/Material Planner
Req Id:  1913
State/Province:  Guangdong
Business:  Gore Fabrics
Category:  Supply Chain
Sub-Category:  Supply Chain
Work Arrangement:  On-site
Posting Start Date:  7/13/26
Posting End Date:  10/1/26

About the Role

•Valid* material plan (*plan whereby the materials and the resources are available to execute the plan)
•Timely communication of any issues that may impact the production plan
•Inventory plans aligned with business financial objectives and supply plans
•Released Purchase Order maintenance: quantity and time (within guidelines issued by Procurement)
•Participates in data management and planning parameters for materials planning (safety stock)

Responsibilities

 

Supply Chain Planning Execution:

•Create, validate and maintain a valid materials plan based upon the Master Production Schedule.
•Releases against the established commitment & contract for the purpose of meeting the production & inventory schedules and communicates this release to the supplier
•Ensure the right materials are released at the right time to minimize overall costs and cash impact
•Partner with rest of Procurement and Manufacturing for resolution of short-term supply/demand imbalances for materials.
•Execute inventory levels and replenishment models for dependent and independent demand items that are part of the finished good (direct materials)
•Works closely with rest of Procurement team to ensure “strategic inventory reserves” are being executed upon for risk mitigation
•Identify dispositions for slow moving inventories.  Lead process where required.
•Communicate/escalate material supply problems and resolutions to Sales & Operations Execution, Sales &Operation Planning teams
•Provides input to or creates the mid to long term material plans
•Uses Supplier capacity information for planning purposes for short term execution

 

Functional Excellence & Continuous Improvement

•Actively lead and participate in the continuous improvement of the material planning process
•Works actively with Procurement to assist in Supplier performance improvement

Required Qualifications

•BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, business, or technical field. And/or
•High School/Secondary school transcript plus 5 years relevant experience
•APICS CPIM preferred
•Continuous Improvement certification preferred
•Operations, scheduling, and planning experiences are preferred
•ERP and reporting expertise preferred

 

Information at a Glance

About Gore

For over 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. Our Associates build on a rich history of innovation, upholding Gore’s values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.