Family-owned global manufacturer of fluid control systems (valves, sensors and process measurement) serving pharma, biotech, food and beverage, and energy
Own material planning and purchasing for a global manufacturer of valves, sensors and fluid control systems. You run SAP-driven planning and replenishment, manage stocking agreements and inventory levels against the monthly operations plan, and keep production, quality, engineering and inside sales aligned on material status, production schedules and new-product launches.
What you’ll own
Lead material planning discussions with production, quality, engineering and inside sales on production status, material issues and open purchases
Manage the SAP workflow for indirect procurement of non-inventory goods and services
Own distribution-channel procurement, replenishment and delivery reliability
Manage stocking agreements: interpret terms, manage stock levels and communicate updates across teams
Manage inventory to the monthly operations plan, using SAP planning parameters to balance inventory and service levels
Maintain the ERP/SAP master data that drives planning strategy
Publish production order schedules and guidance to manufacturing and assembly
Join shop-floor meetings and slow-moving and obsolescence reviews
Support new product launches from an MRP standpoint through handoff to production
What we’re looking for
Bachelor's degree
3+ years in production scheduling, production or demand planning in a manufacturing environment, or manufacturing/engineering experience
SAP planning experience preferred
APICS certification a plus
Strong analytical problem-solving skills and Microsoft Office proficiency
Clear communicator at every level of the business, from the shop floor to customer service
Manages multiple priorities to deadline and follows projects through to completion
Works well in a team and delivers individually under pressure
