Materials Planner: Optimize Inventory & Sourcing

International Executive Service Corps; Thurmont (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NVR is seeking a Materials Planner in Thurmont, MD to ensure the plant has the right materials to meet production schedules. You will purchase materials within lead-times and minimum order quantities from designated suppliers, focusing on cost and efficiency to support production.

Collaborating with procurement, accounts payable, quality, and suppliers, you will manage shortages, substitutions, and inventory accuracy, while supporting quarterly and semiannual inventories.

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 obsolescence.
• Responsible for ordering materials for routine & complex accounts, using approved vendors, with emphasis on timeliness, quality, customer service, and cost.
• Interface with plant team members, Procurement, accounts payable, customer service, quality, and suppliers to resolve issues or adjust to schedule changes or supply disruptions.
• Act as subject matter expert on material status, availability, quality, and cost; manage substitutions during supply chain disruptions.
• Manage shortages, damages and returns, while monitoring miscellaneous order turnaround to ensure high customer service.
• Coordinate vendor performance and product quality feedback with the procurement team to manage supplier relationships.
• Drive inventory record accuracy through MRP systems and manual adjustments when needed.
• Assist with product transitions/changes or materials improvement projects; cultivate relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Support semiannual plant-wide physical inventory, reconciling and directing inventory teams.

Skills

Inventory control

Purchasing

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NVR is seeking a Materials Planner in Thurmont, MD to ensure the plant has the right materials to meet production schedules. You will purchase materials within lead-times and minimum order quantities from designated suppliers, focusing on cost and efficiency to support production.

Collaborating with procurement, accounts payable, quality, and suppliers, you will manage shortages, substitutions, and inventory accuracy, while supporting quarterly and semiannual inventories.