Job Description
In this role, you will be responsible for translating ERP-generated demand signals into actionable material plans, ensuring the right components are available to support production while balancing inventory targets and supplier lead times.
This position goes beyond transactional planning—requiring a systems-based mindset to analyze cause-and-effect relationships across supply, inventory, and production, and proactively improve performance.
Key Responsibilities
Convert ERP/MRP outputs into daily and weekly material requirements and purchasing plans
Manage purchase requisitions, supplier schedules, and delivery timelines to ensure material availability for production
Collaborate with suppliers to manage constraints, adjust plans, and ensure alignment with demand requirements
Analyze and respond to schedule changes or disruptions, communicating impacts and driving resolution across internal teams
Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, warehouse, and S&OP teams to ensure end-to-end alignment
Monitor and optimize inventory levels, warehouse capacity, and slow-moving/obsolete (SLOB) materials
Support supplier strategy initiatives, including dual sourcing and business continuity planning
Lead or contribute to material phase-in/phase-out and engineering change processes
Drive continuous improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements
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Required Skills & Experience
Experience working in an ERP environment (SAP or similar) with MRP and purchasing functionality
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
Ability to interpret large data sets and translate insights into actionable plans
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders
Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.