Materials Planner (MRP) - Optimize Supply & Inventory

Mark Anthony Group; Waddell (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Anthony Group in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Raw Materials Planner (MRP) to plan, order, and manage raw material inventory to support the production plan. You will balance inventory targets, supplier performance, and working capital while partnering with Operations, Procurement, Central Planning, Quality, and suppliers.

The role emphasizes maintaining planning parameters, ERP/MRP data accuracy, and proactive risk mitigation to ensure reliable material supply.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in materials planning, production planning, supply planning, procurement, scheduling, inventory management, or a related supply chain role.
• Associate degree required in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Food and beverage manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems required or strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage assigned raw material commodities to support the production schedule.
• Create and manage purchase orders, supplier releases, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels, material coverage, and supply risks to ensure continuity of production.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate material shortages, supplier constraints, and delivery issues.
• Maintain planning parameters, master data, and ERP/MRP system accuracy.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, Warehouse, Quality, and Central Planning to resolve issues and improve service.

Skills

MRP planning

Inventory management

ERP systems

Excel

Supplier coordination

Production planning

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Mark Anthony Group in Glendale, AZ is seeking a Raw Materials Planner (MRP) to plan, order, and manage raw material inventory to support the production plan. You will balance inventory targets, supplier performance, and working capital while partnering with Operations, Procurement, Central Planning, Quality, and suppliers.

The role emphasizes maintaining planning parameters, ERP/MRP data accuracy, and proactive risk mitigation to ensure reliable material supply.