Material Planner (MRP)

TransPak; Manor (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPak is seeking a data-driven procurement analyst to support the procurement department with data analysis, communication, and supplier development initiatives.

You will collect and analyze site-wide data, define spending categories, support procurement decisions, and drive cost savings and efficiency projects.

You will assist in supplier/product setup, review old product data for accuracy, monitor safety stock, and provide occasional buyer support such as placing purchase orders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4 years related experience in procurement/finance; college degree may be replaced
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office including Excel and data management
• 4 years’ management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow efficiently
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

Responsibilities

• Support procurement data analysis and supplier development
• Drive cost savings and efficiency projects (35%)
• Collect and analyze site-wide data to support procurement decisions
• Coordinate communication between suppliers, buyers, and design
• Create and update detailed process instructions for risk management and efficiency
• Assist purchasing with new product and supplier setup and maintenance
• Review old product data and correct setup issues
• Provide occasional buyer support including PO requests and negotiations
• Monitor and adjust safety stock levels based on usage and lead times

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years related experience may replace college education

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Data management

Job description

The primary responsibilities will be supporting the procurement department in data analysis, communication, assisting in developing data supported efficiency improvements, and supplier development.

Essential Functions:

• Cost Savings and Efficiency Projects – 35%
• Collect and analyze site-wide data, including defining, measuring, and tracking categories for spending to support procurement decision-making
• Extensive communication between intercompany suppliers, buyers, and design.
• Create and update detailed process instructions to support risk management and efficiency.
• Supplier/Product Setup and Maintenance – 35%
• Assist purchasing create new products with supporting data and check for duplicates.
• Assist purchasing create new suppliers and assist in supplier assessment.
• Review old products, correct setup issues, add missing data
• Other – 30%
• Occasional buyer support including placing purchase order requests, negotiating, etc.
• Detailed report review
• Monitor and adjust safety stock levels based off usage and lead times

Education/Knowledge/Skill Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree required
• 4 years related experience in procurement, finance, etc. may replace college education.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good MS Office Skills including Excel, and data management experience.
• 4 years’ Management Experience in manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow in an efficient way.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.