Electromechanical Materials Buyer & Planner (ERP/MRP)

Qualdoc; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Materials Buyer/Planner in Marietta, OH to manage material requirements from production planning through supplier delivery. You will oversee purchasing and MRP activities to keep materials available for electromechanical power distribution equipment.

The role requires hands-on procurement and planning in an ERP/MRP environment, with exposure to BOMs, ECOs, NPI, and supplier performance metrics. On-site role, with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of combined Buyer and/or Material Planning experience in a manufacturing environment; 5+ years preferred
• Experience purchasing materials for manufactured or assembled products
• Experience procuring electrical, electronic, or electromechanical components
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, Infor)
• Strong understanding of MRP logic, demand planning, purchasing, and material flow
• Ability to manage materials from PO creation through receipt, inventory, picking, assembly, and shipment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, supply/demand analysis)
• Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a production environment
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and material planning for assigned production lines and projects
• Use ERP/MRP systems to review demand, calculate requirements, and release purchase orders and planned orders
• Procure electrical and electromechanical components such as wire, cable, energy meters, bus bars, circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, enclosures, cable assemblies, and switchgear components
• Maintain item data including supplier lead times, safety stock, MOQs, and reorder points
• Monitor material availability and resolve shortages before they impact production
• Coordinate with production scheduling to align material deliveries with assembly requirements
• Manage standard purchases, spot buys, and blanket purchase orders
• Monitor supplier performance including on-time delivery, quality/PPM, and lead-time compliance
• Work with suppliers on delivery issues and supplier development activities
• Coordinate with Engineering on NPI, ECOs, BOM accuracy, and technical requirements
• Partner with Quality on SCARs, NCM disposition, and FAI
• Work with Receiving and Logistics to track inbound materials and resolve discrepancies
• Provide Sales and Program Management with material availability updates and supply-risk assessments
• Participate in SIOP and production readiness reviews
• Track metrics such as PPV, SOTD, inventory turns, and material shortages
• Support cost-reduction, supplier consolidation, total cost of ownership, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate ERP data and promote proper system use across purchasing/planning

Skills

Strategic Purchasing

MRP & Material Planning

ERP Systems

Supplier Management

Inventory Control

Electrical Components

Demand Planning

Cost Management

Excel

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification

ISM C.P.M./CPSM certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Epicor

Infor

Job description

Qualdoc is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Materials Buyer/Planner in Marietta, OH to manage material requirements from production planning through supplier delivery. You will oversee purchasing and MRP activities to keep materials available for electromechanical power distribution equipment.

The role requires hands-on procurement and planning in an ERP/MRP environment, with exposure to BOMs, ECOs, NPI, and supplier performance metrics. On-site role, with up to 10% travel.