Prod Planning & Sched Assistant Analyst

Overview

The MRP Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating material requirements to ensure that all necessary materials are available to support production schedules. The role involves analyzing demand, inventory, purchase orders, and production requirements using an ERP/MRP system.

The MRP Planner works closely with Procurement, Production, Warehouse, Quality, Engineering, and Suppliers to prevent material shortages, control inventory levels, and ensure timely delivery of materials.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP requirements and production schedules.
• Plan material purchases and replenishment.
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability.
• Identify and resolve material shortages.
• Follow up on purchase orders and supplier deliveries.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters and material master data.
• Coordinate changes in production demand and delivery schedules.
• Minimize excess inventory and avoid stockouts.
• Prepare reports related to inventory, shortages, and material requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of planning and supply-chain processes.

Overall objective: Ensure the right material, in the right quantity, is available at the right time to meet production requirements while maintaining efficient inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in MRP, material planning, production planning, or supply chain.
• Good knowledge of MRP, ERP systems, inventory management, and procurement processes.
• Experience with systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP platforms.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data-analysis skills.
• Understanding of BOMs, lead times, safety stock, reorder points, and production schedules.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet production deadlines.
• Good communication and coordination skills with internal teams and suppliers.
• Knowledge of inventory control and supply-chain KPIs.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.