Material PlannerThis role is ideal for a supply chain professional who thrives at the intersection of procurement and analytics. While titled as an MRP Planner, this position functions primarily as an external-facing Buyer/Procurement Specialist rather than an internal scheduler. You will focus heavily on supplier management, procurement execution, and leveraging modern software tools to optimize our supply chain.Job Duties:Procurement & Buyer Operations: Convert MRP/MPS requirements into purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
Manage external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.Supplier Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for external vendors, resolving supply chain issues, expediting orders, and managing delivery performance.Analytics & Dashboarding: Leverage data tools to analyze supply chain metrics. Design, build, and maintain performance dashboards to track on-time delivery, supplier reliability, and inventory levels.Inventory & Risk Management: Monitor inventory levels proactively to identify potential shortages, excess stock, and supplier risks, implementing swift corrective action.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Finance to ensure material readiness for production and New Product Introductions (NPI).Candidate Qualifications Must-Haves:ERP Experience: Proven hands-on experience using ERP systems. Oracle or NetSuite experience is highly preferred (over SAP).Technical & Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Strong proficiency in Power BI with a genuine passion for analytics, data interpretation, and creating functional dashboards.A natural curiosity for exploring and mastering new software tools.Procurement Background: Prior experience as a Junior Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Specialist focusing on supplier-facing management rather than purely internal planning.Nice-to-Haves:Experience using Fabriq or similar supply chain collaboration platforms.Experience in a highly regulated Biotech/FDA-regulated environment (though any manufacturing industry experience is highly valued).Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or equivalent relevant experience.