Materials Planner: JIT & MRP Scheduling

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Papersystems is seeking a Materials Planner to schedule and expedite material requirements across multiple locations, focusing on finished goods and sub-assemblies. Collaboration with departments ensures timely material flow and production efficiency; strong understanding of MRP and Infor XA is preferred.

Responsibilities include interpreting MRP outputs, releasing manufacturing orders, maintaining just-in-time inventory, and resolving material issues while meeting inventory metrics.

Qualifications

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and planning/scheduling procedures.
• Experience with MRP systems and Infor XA preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read complex blueprints and interpret instructions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor MRP output to schedule and release manufacturing orders.
• Maintain just-in-time inventory and resolve materials issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and scheduling to expedite flow.
• Review overdue orders and take corrective actions as needed.

Skills

MRP

Scheduling

Inventory management

Blueprints reading

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Infor XA

MS Office

Job description

BW Papersystems is seeking a Materials Planner to schedule and expedite material requirements across multiple locations, focusing on finished goods and sub-assemblies. Collaboration with departments ensures timely material flow and production efficiency; strong understanding of MRP and Infor XA is preferred.

Responsibilities include interpreting MRP outputs, releasing manufacturing orders, maintaining just-in-time inventory, and resolving material issues while meeting inventory metrics.