Material Planner
About the job
- Licenciatura (bachelor's degree) or equivalent.
- Advanced English skills.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in purchasing or planning, lean manufacturing, Kanban or MRP, supply chain (logistics, import/export), execution, communication, inventory optimization focused on service, and data maintenance.
- Submit material requisitions based on Supply Plan information.
- Maintain Kanban cycles using the standard deviation Kanban formula.
- Keep MRP/KB items within required safety stock levels.
- Interpret material requests from the Supply Plan and analyze data related to material usage and inventory levels.
- Create internal/ISO orders and monitor their delivery.
- Plan categories (MRP/KB/DSY) and interdivisional sourcing rules, and maintain interdivisional parameters.
- Decide whether to pull in or push out requisitions based on the Supply Plan.
- Follow up on material held in receiving quarantine (ISO).
- Manage product introductions and phase-outs, including engineering changes.
- Manage product introductions, product transfers, and ECOs.
- Participate in inventory reduction initiatives (Black Dot).
- Manage installed rack capacity.
- Maintain inventory levels within a healthy range.
About the company
Acuity provides accounting services designed for high-growth startups, offering everything from virtual bookkeeping to fractional CFOs. It combines highly certified people, proven processes, and world-class accounting technologies to manage a company’s books and financial reporting. Clients access a range of services tailored to their needs, from day-to-day bookkeeping to strategic financial guidance, all supported by standardized workflows and advanced software. This makes Acuity different from competitors by focusing specifically on startups and growth-stage businesses, delivering a full spectrum of accounting functions under one roof and emphasizing scalable processes and tech. The goal is to let startups concentrate on building their business while Acuity handles their financial operations and helps them scale efficiently.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$1.5M
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Acuity's June 2026 blog and services pages show active client acquisition and content velocity.
- Sorren backing expands tax depth, niche expertise, and cross-firm resources for complex clients.
- Serving 1,000-plus companies proves repeatable demand across startups, ecommerce, SaaS, and creative agencies.
What critics are saying
- Kenji Kuramoto left for Basis in April 2026, weakening Acuity's founder-led brand.
- Acuity's 2025 Sorren merger and rebrand can confuse clients and erode loyalty.
- Basis's $100 million AI push threatens CAS firms by automating accounting workflows.
What makes Acuity unique
- Acuity, powered by Sorren, combines bookkeeping, tax, controller, and fractional CFO services.
- Dedicated humans plus cloud tools like QuickBooks, Xero, Gusto, and BILL reduce friction.
- No-contract, transparent pricing and Slack access fit startups needing flexible finance support.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Gym Membership
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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-3%2 year growth
-3%Acuity Inc. reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 net sales of $1.2 billion, up 3% year-over-year, and full-year sales of $4.6 billion, up 7%. The industrial technology company posted diluted earnings per share of $5.63 for the quarter, up 56%, and $17.05 for the full year, up 36%. Adjusted diluted EPS reached $5.77 in Q4, an 11% increase, and $19.90 for the full year, also up 11%. The company generated $826 million in cash flow from operations during fiscal 2026. During the quarter, Acuity received $44.9 million in tariff refunds and incurred $17.8 million in special charges related to product portfolio and supply chain initiatives. The company repaid $200 million of its term loan, increased its dividend by 18%, and repurchased over 940,000 shares for $287.2 million.
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