International Chemical Company is seeking a MRP (Material Requirement Plan) Planner who will be responsible for planning and procurement of raw materials to support production plan for Toll blenders, as well as performing back up functionalities to Mater Production planning and new production posting.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares a Material Requirement Plan (MRP); – by supporting Production Planning for finished goods based upon the sales forecast; – by optimizing inventory investment in raw materials; -by creating an MRP raw material plan for (using MRP tools) to support the Master Production Plan (MPS); – by developing contingency plans in response to unforeseen Plant disruptions and raw inventory shortage; – by monitoring raw material pricing based on contract and pre-agreed price structure
- Carry out Raw Material Planning and Daily Operations; -by placing Raw Material purchase orders and confirming receipt of purchase orders and posting consumption figures into ERP system each month; – by organizing and arranging storage for raw materials inventory; – by ordering raw materials with selected vendors to meet production needs; – by calculating the remaining raw materials at the end of each month; -by preparing and submitting monthly and quarterly raw materials inventory reports to the Accounting Department; -by maintaining and updating digital purchase order forms, inventory report spreadsheets, raw material pricing spreadsheets, delivery spreadsheets, and production planning spreadsheet and by preparing reports, memos and/or correspondence; -by communicating with supervisor and Business Directors as necessary to ensure the inventory stays within the target range every month and adjust production plan accordingly; -by tracking slow-moving and obsolete inventory and work with supervisor and Business Director for disposition; -by meeting inventory objectives and customer forecasted sales requirements.
- Perform backup functionalities to Master Production planning and new production posting; – by posting new production into ERP system and verifying reasonable raw consumption.; – by discussing with supervisor to Master Production planning; – by (insert)conducting physical inventory check at plant.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university; or two or more years related planning experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Planning and Inventory professional certification is desirable
- Strong PC skills
- Strong communications/interpersonal skills
