Material Planner II

Position: Material Planner II (MRP Planner)

Location: Walkersville, MD

Pay Rate: $25.39/hr

Schedule: Hybrid — 3 days onsite (Mon–Wed), remote (Thu–Fri)

Overview:

The Material Planner II plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials to support manufacturing operations. This position requires a proactive and analytical approach to supply planning, coordination, and inventory management within a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Support

• Ensure daily material availability by executing and monitoring MRP results.
• Release purchase requisitions to buyers and coordinate with cross-functional teams to prevent production delays.

Planning Oversight

• Maintain accurate material master data and planning parameters in SAP ECC.
• Balance service levels, inventory targets, and demand fluctuations to support both short-term and long-term production goals.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance planning accuracy and streamline communication between Planning, Purchasing, and Quality teams.
• Reduce waste through data-driven analysis and system optimization initiatives.

Problem Resolution

• Investigate and resolve material shortages, capacity constraints, and exception messages.
• Escalate critical issues through tiered meeting structures as needed.

Cost Management

• Drive efficient inventory utilization through SMOG (Slow-moving, Obsolete, and Good) analysis, safety stock optimization, and reduction of scrap and obsolescence.

Detailed Duties:

• Review daily MRP results and release purchase requisitions to buyers.
• Monitor and resolve exception messages in SAP ECC.
• Set up and maintain detailed material planning parameters in SAP ECC.
• Collaborate with QA, Purchasing, and Operations to expedite material availability.
• Track and update KPIs related to material performance and inventory levels.
• Execute material mobilization and write-off actions to maintain optimal inventory.
• Conduct discard (SMOG) analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Review and adjust safety stock and reorder points to maintain high service levels and minimize waste.
• Track and report on-time material availability, testing, and release for production.
• Create, review, and maintain SOPs and work instructions.
• Participate in Quality Management processes including deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Execute raw material expiration extensions and stock conversions.
• Support and execute cross-functional or continuous improvement projects as assigned.
• Provide backup support for production planning when required.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: BS or MS in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Experience: 5–10 years of experience in material planning, MRP execution, or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or GMP-regulated environment.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in SAP ECC (Material Master, MRP, and Inventory modules).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across functions and drive resolution.