Materials Planner: Optimize Inventory & On-Time Purchases

NVR, Inc.; Thurmont (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NVR, Inc. seeks a Materials Planner in Thurmont, MD, to ensure timely material availability for production schedules. You will manage ordering, vendor coordination, and inventory controls to meet plant goals and quality standards.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, shop floor, and finance to optimize costs, lead times, and service levels while maintaining strong supplier relationships. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in related roles are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Inventory Control, Purchasing or Administrati on.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong problem analysis, decision making and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communicator, both verbally and written.
• Strong planning and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Results driven with the ability to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Determine optimal ordering and inventory balances for the plant by factoring in demand, plant lead, usage, storage, cost, supplier lead-time, minimum order quantities, service levels and opportunity for obsolescence.
• Order materials for routine & complex accounts using approved vendors, emphasizing timeliness, quality, customer service, and cost.
• Interface with plant teams, Procurement, accounts payable, customer service, quality and suppliers to resolve issues or schedule changes.
• Act as subject matter expert on material status, availability, quality and cost; manage substitutions during disruptions.
• Manage shortages, damages and returns while driving miscellaneous order turnaround for high customer service.
• Coordinate vendor performance and product quality feedback with corporate Procurement to maintain supplier relationships.
• Drive inventory record accuracy using MRP systems and adjust as needed.
• Assist with product transitions/changes or materials improvement projects; maintain supplier relationships.
• Support semiannual plant-wide physical inventory through reconciliations and inquiries.

Skills

Inventory control

Purchasing

Communication

Planning

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NVR, Inc. seeks a Materials Planner in Thurmont, MD, to ensure timely material availability for production schedules. You will manage ordering, vendor coordination, and inventory controls to meet plant goals and quality standards.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, shop floor, and finance to optimize costs, lead times, and service levels while maintaining strong supplier relationships. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in related roles are preferred.