Materials Planner

NextGenEnergyJobs; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a seasoned Material Planner to manage ERP-based demand signals and optimize material planning in a Newark, DE manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with buyers to prioritize critical materials and implement mitigation plans for shortages.

The role requires 5 years in material/production planning, strong ERP/MRP experience (SAP/Oracle), advanced Excel, and excellent cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• 5 years of material planning, production planning, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Experience supporting SIOP or S&OP planning preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage demand signals within the ERP system to ensure accuracy and validity.
• Proactively identify and remove invalid, duplicate, or outdated demand signals before they reach buyers.
• Analyze demand fluctuations and adjust planning parameters accordingly.
• Maintain planning data accuracy including lead times, order policies, and safety stock levels.
• Review proposed SIOP plans for material feasibility, identify material risks, constraints, and potential supply gaps and propose revised SIOP plans based on material availability and supply constraints.
• Project material shortages and proactively communicate risks to operations and purchasing teams.
• Work closely with buyers to prioritize and expedite critical materials.
• Develop mitigation plans for potential shortages.
• Analyze inventory levels to prevent excess and obsolete material & Support inventory optimization initiatives
• Review and validate Bills of Materials to ensure accurate demand generation & work with engineering and related teams to resolve BOM discrepancies
• Prepare and distribute reports including: Excess & Obsolete (E&O) analysis Material shortage reports SIOP risk analysis and planning updates
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and ERP data accuracy and inventory optimization
• Support supply chain and operational improvement initiatives

Skills

Material planning

ERP/MRP

SIOP planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

$88,600.00 - $127,400.00

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage demand signals within the ERP system to ensure accuracy and validity
• Proactively identify and remove invalid, duplicate, or outdated demand signals before they reach buyers
• Analyze demand fluctuations and adjust planning parameters accordingly
• Maintain planning data accuracy including lead times, order policies, and safety stock levels
• Review proposed SIOP plans for material feasibility, identify material risks, constraints, and potential supply gaps and propose revised SIOP plans based on material availability and supply constraints
• Project material shortages and proactively communicate risks to operations and purchasing teams
• Work closely with buyers to prioritize and expedite critical materials
• Develop mitigation plans for potential shortages
• Analyze inventory levels to prevent excess and obsolete material & Support inventory optimization initiatives
• Review and validate Bills of Materials to ensure accurate demand generation & work with engineering and related teams to resolve BOM discrepancies
• Prepare and distribute reports including: Excess & Obsolete (E&O) analysis Material shortage reports SIOP risk analysis and planning updates
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and ERP data accuracy and inventory optimization
• Support supply chain and operational improvement initiatives

Requirements

• 5 years of material planning, production planning, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Experience supporting SIOP or S&OP planning preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.
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