Materials Planner

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Date: Jul 9, 2026

Location: Columbus, MS, US, 39701

Company: PACCAR

Job Title: Materials Planner (SG 23)

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

PACCAR ENGINE COMPANY

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi produces the best-in-class, state-of-the-art MX engines that power Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR MX engines bring a new level of innovation through quality, exceptional reliability, and proven performance. In more than 50 years, PACCAR has delivered over one million engines globally, providing innovative solutions and an unwavering commitment to superior performance.

Review All Assigned Parts and Suggested Orders Per Daily MRP Run, Initiate Releases or Corrective Actions as Required
Ensure adequate planning for all parts.
Maintain target inventory goals for all parts.
Ensure system accuracy for Master Data on assigned parts
Review Approved Future Spec Week Changes, Verify Parts are Planning Correctly to Scheduled Change
Respond to Line and Material Handling Issues with Inbound Deliveries or shortages
Review SAP Error Logs, Correct Issues
Follow up with Suppliers, Transportation, Cross Dock, etc. to Ensure Plans are Set to Resolve Each Known Pending Shortage
Support for PPS, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Training
Support Project Management Team to ensure on time Delivery for Project Parts
Work With Suppliers to Resolve any Issues, Schedule Questions, Container Shortages, Container Expedites, Etc.
Coordinate with Traffic Department to schedule material pick ups
Work with EDI onboarding team to onboard all vendors to full EDI transmission.
Candidate must be able to operate independently and with little guidance
Must be a positive contributor to a team environment required
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a working knowledge of advanced systems and basic database relationships
3-5 years Experience with SAP or other MRP / ERP system preferred
Candidate must be self-motivated, well organized, flexible and able to handle the pressure of a high-volume operation
Computer literacy is required with a familiarity with MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Access. Excel skills are required.
Ability to work flexible work schedule - Shift may need to be modified to support expediting parts from European Union supply base
Bachelor’s Degree Required
Experience working with High Performance Work Teams
Demonstrated Knowledge of Six-Sigma, Kaizen, and/or Continuous Improvement Concepts a plus

Six-Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Training Certification Preferred

Materials Planner plan, schedule, and expedite assigned materials or parts to support manufacturing processes, using independent judgment and working under limited supervision.

Requisition Summary

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

PACCAR ENGINE COMPANY

Candidate must be able to operate independently and with little guidance
Must be a positive contributor to a team environment required
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a working knowledge of advanced systems and basic database relationships
3-5 years Experience with SAP or other MRP / ERP system preferred
Candidate must be self-motivated, well organized, flexible and able to handle the pressure of a high-volume operation
Computer literacy is required with a familiarity with MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Access. Good Excel skills are a plus.
Ability to work flexible work schedule - Shift may need to be modified to support expediting parts from European Union supply base
Bachelor’s Degree Required
Experience working with High Performance Work Teams
Demonstrated Knowledge of Six-Sigma, Kaizen, and/or Continuous Improvement Concepts a plus
Six-Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Training Certification Preferred

Materials Planner plan, schedule, and expedite assigned materials or parts to support manufacturing processes, using independent judgment and working under limited supervision.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

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Nearest Major Market: Columbus Mississippi
Job Segment: Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma, Industrial, Supply Chain, Database, Management, Manufacturing, Operations, Technology

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