Monitor supply plans and adjust for changes in demand, capacity, or lead times
Work with procurement teams and suppliers to confirm availability, delivery dates, and shipment schedules
Maintain MRP material data to ensure optimal purchase requisition generation
Generate manual purchase requisitions as needed
Track and expedite critical materials to avoid production downtime
Communicate delays, risks, or shortages to internal stakeholders and support recovery planning
Coordinate supply planning activities with cross-functional project teams to ensure successful execution of new product launches, retrofit projects, and related initiatives
Maintain appropriate inventory levels by balancing service goals with inventory-holding costs
Analyze slow-moving, excess, and obsolete materials; recommend and support corrective actions
Monitor and analyze inventory movements, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures
Perform root-cause analysis for stockouts, inaccurate inventory, or planning variances
Maintain accurate material master data (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, planning parameters)
Use ERP/MRP systems to manage and execute material planning activities
Generate reports on material status, inventory health, supplier performance, and planning metrics
Identify opportunities to enhance planning processes, supplier performance, and inventory efficiency
Support supply chain projects such as sourcing transitions, new product introductions, and system upgrades
Collaborate with production teams and suppliers to optimize material flow, presentation, triggers, and visual/system processes

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply planning, materials management, or purchasing
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Preferably SAP)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP)
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
401K
PTO and/or other benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

supply planningmaterials managementpurchasingroot-cause analysisinventory managementdata analysispurchase requisition generationinventory optimizationreport generationERP systems

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillscross-functional collaborationtime managementorganizational skillsadaptabilityprioritizationteamworkstakeholder management

Certifications

APICS certificationASCM certificationCPIMCSCP