Material Planner 2

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a Material Planner 2 in Vacaville for a 12-month contract onsite. The role blends procurement with analytics, focusing on supplier management, procurement execution, and data-driven supply chain optimization.

The ideal candidate will own external supplier relationships, convert requirements into purchase orders, and build dashboards to monitor on-time delivery, inventory levels, and risk, partnering with manufacturing and quality teams.

Qualifications

• ERP experience with Oracle or NetSuite preferred over SAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong Power BI skills for analytics and dashboards.
• Procurement experience focused on supplier-facing management.

Responsibilities

• Convert MRP/MPS requirements into purchase requisitions and purchase orders; manage external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Serve as the primary contact for external vendors; resolve supply chain issues, expediting orders, and managing delivery performance.
• Leverage data tools to analyze supply chain metrics; design, build, and maintain dashboards to track on-time delivery, supplier reliability, and inventory levels.
• Monitor inventory levels; identify shortages, excess stock, and supplier risks; implement swift corrective actions.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Finance to ensure material readiness for production and New Product Introductions (NPI).

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Curiosity for new software tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

Oracle

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

Material Planner 2

Location: 1000 New Horizons Way, VacavilleCalifornia95688

Duration: 12-Month Contract (Potential for Extension or Conversion)

Pay Rate: $45-$51/hr(W2) Based On experience

Benefits: Weekly pay, Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Work Model: Fully Onsite

Summary:

This role is ideal for a supply chain professional who thrives at the intersection ofprocurement and analytics.

While titled as an MRP Planner, this position functions primarily as an external-facingBuyer/Procurement Specialistrather than an internal scheduler. You will focus heavily on supplier management, procurement execution, and leveraging modern software tools to optimize our supply chain.

Job Duties:

• Procurement & Buyer Operations:Convert MRP/MPS requirements into purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Manage external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Supplier Management:Serve as the primary point of contact for external vendors, resolving supply chain issues, expediting orders, and managing delivery performance.
• Analytics & Dashboarding:Leverage data tools to analyze supply chain metrics. Design, build, and maintain performance dashboards to track on-time delivery, supplier reliability, and inventory levels.
• Inventory & Risk Management:Monitor inventory levels proactively to identify potential shortages, excess stock, and supplier risks, implementing swift corrective action.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Finance to ensure material readiness for production and New Product Introductions (NPI).

Candidate Qualifications

Must-Haves:

• ERP Experience:Proven hands-on experience using ERP systems.Oracle or NetSuiteexperience is highly preferred (over SAP).
• Technical & Analytical Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency inMicrosoft Excel.
  • Strong proficiency inPower BIwith a genuine passion for analytics, data interpretation, and creating functional dashboards.
  • A natural curiosity for exploring and mastering new software tools.
• Procurement Background:Prior experience as a Junior Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Specialist focusing on supplier-facing management rather than purely internal planning.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience usingFabriqor similar supply chain collaboration platforms.
• Experience in a highly regulatedBiotech/FDA-regulatedenvironment (though any manufacturing industry experience is highly valued).
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or equivalent relevant experience.

#TMCA