Material Planner: Inventory & MRP Excellence

Holley Performance; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and 9 paid holidays

Education Assistance program

Company-paid life and short-term/disab

Job summary

Holley Performance is seeking a Material Planner in Phoenix to ensure continuous availability of components, raw materials, and packaging for production schedules. You will manage inventory, monitor supplier performance, and collaborate across Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Engineering, and Quality to optimize the supply chain.

The role requires 2–4 years in material planning and strong MRP/ERP knowledge with SAP/Oracle/Epicor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in material planning, production scheduling, or supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute material planning strategies to meet production schedules and customer orders.
• Create and manage purchase orders based on MRP signals, forecasts, and safety stock requirements.
• Monitor demand fluctuations and adjust material plans accordingly.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent shortages, backorders, and excess stock.
• Conduct regular inventory analysis and support cycle counting activities.
• Identify slow-moving or obsolete materials and recommend corrective actions.
• Communicate daily with suppliers regarding order confirmations, delivery schedules, and lead times.
• Track supplier performance and elevate delivery or quality issues as needed.
• Coordinate shipments, expedite orders, and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Engineering, and Quality to address material constraints.
• Participate in daily/weekly production meetings to provide material availability updates.
• Support new product launches by planning materials and aligning suppliers.
• Maintain accurate MRP data including lead times, safety stocks, order quantities, and BOM accuracy.
• Generate and analyze reports related to shortages, forecast accuracy, inventory health, and supplier performance.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to ensure accurate material signals and transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Job description

Holley Performance is seeking a Material Planner in Phoenix to ensure continuous availability of components, raw materials, and packaging for production schedules. You will manage inventory, monitor supplier performance, and collaborate across Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Engineering, and Quality to optimize the supply chain.

The role requires 2–4 years in material planning and strong MRP/ERP knowledge with SAP/Oracle/Epicor.