Hybrid MRP Planner — Inventory & Materials Strategy

Tropicana Brands Group; Bradenton (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tropicana Brands Group is seeking an MRP Planner in Bradenton, FL to manage material requirements for ingredients and packaging. The role balances cost, service risk, production complexity, lead times, and material flow to ensure the right material at the right place, at the right time.

The MRP Planner collaborates with Procurement, Manufacturing, Transportation, Quality, R&D, and Suppliers to develop replenishment strategies and execute material plans that align with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach.
• Proven ability to build cross-functional relationships across Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and other partners.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, balance service and inventory objectives, and mitigate supply risks.

Responsibilities

• Own material requirement planning for ingredients and packaging to support Manufacturing and Supply Chain demands.
• Balance purchase costs, service risk, production complexity, lead time and material flow to ensure right material at the right place, at the right time.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Transportation, Quality, R&D, and Suppliers to develop replenishment strategies.
• Coordinate ingredient replenishment with linked Manufacturing Planning events.
• Maintain material inventory levels within targets and update SAP parameters.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Tropicana Brands Group is seeking an MRP Planner in Bradenton, FL to manage material requirements for ingredients and packaging. The role balances cost, service risk, production complexity, lead times, and material flow to ensure the right material at the right place, at the right time.

The MRP Planner collaborates with Procurement, Manufacturing, Transportation, Quality, R&D, and Suppliers to develop replenishment strategies and execute material plans that align with business objectives.