MRP Buyer

Watts Water Technologies; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental coverage

Family building benefits

10 paid holidays and PTO

Educational reimbursement

Fitness reimbursements

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies is seeking a process-driven MRP Buyer in North Andover, MA. You will execute MRP-driven procurement, maintain planning-parameter accuracy, and ensure data integrity to optimize replenishment. The role reports to the Sr.

Manager, MRP Buying and combines office-based collaboration with two remote days per week. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in operations or supply chain and at least two years’ experience with MRP/DRP and S&OP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations or supply chain.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with MRP and DRP.
• Understanding of S&OP process.

Responsibilities

• Execute MRP-Driven procurement by reviewing and acting on MRP-generated purchase recommendations, ensuring on-time replenishment of components and finished goods and monitoring MRP exception messages.
• Own Planning Parameter Accuracy, including auditing and updating master-data regularly.
• Maintain data and system integrity and resolve misses generating cost, cash or service impact.
• Conduct root cause analysis for service misses and recommend corrective actions.
• Prioritize actions that improve service and deliver the “Right Product, Right Time” experience for customers.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment across the supply chain.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Sr. Manager, MRP Buying or Company management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in planning workflows, data governance, and system usability

Skills

MRP/DRP

S&OP

Power BI

Office suite

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations or supply chain

Tools

Power BI

Office software

Job description

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.

Scope of Position

This process-driven individual will be responsible for executing purchase orders generated by the MRP system and ensuring the accuracy of planning signals that drive replenishment. A strong understanding of master data and planning parameters—such as lead times, order quantities, and safety stock is critical to your success in this role. You will monitor MRP exceptions daily, follow up on supply issues, and validate that procurement activity aligns with system logic and real-world supplier performance. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, MRP Buying. This role is hybrid and is based in North Andover, MA.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute MRP-Driven procurement by reviewing and acting on MRP-generated purchase recommendations, ensuring on-time replenishment of components and finished goods and monitoring MRP exception messages
• Own Planning Parameter Accuracy, including auditing and updating master-data regularly
• Maintain data and system integrity and resolve misses generating cost, cash or service impact
• Conduct root cause analysis for service misses and recommend corrective actions
• Prioritize actions that improve service and deliver the “Right Product, Right Time” experience for customers
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment across the supply chain
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Sr. Manager, MRP Buying or Company management
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in planning workflows, data governance, and system usability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of operations or supply chain or similar field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with MRP and DRP.
• Understanding of S&OP process.
• Develop creative solutions to complex problems.
• Clearly communicate results of analysis in verbal and written formats.
• Ability to use PowerBI and Office software.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification from APICS (CPIM or CSCP)

General Applicable Company Competencies

Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency. Punctuality and dependability. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions. Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts. Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees. Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions

While performing the job duties, you will be working in an office environment. You will be required to work in the office at the North Andover, MA location three days per week (Monday – Wednesday) and can work remotely two days per week (Thursday and Friday).

Physical Requirements

Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to: Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods. Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods. Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials. Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks. Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls. Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers. Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.

Pay Range

The expected salary range for this position is $74,000 - $83,000 yearly. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable law. Nothing in this job description restricts Watts’ right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is 'at will,' which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

Watts in it for you:

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs

Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success. And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-related solutions focused on: Drainage and Water Reuse HVAC and Hot Water Plumbing and Flow Control Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty-four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages. As a people-first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected. We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation. Learn more about the Watts way, here.

Company Size

About 5,000 employees

Website

http://www.watts.com/ http://www.wattsindustries.com/ http://www.wattsasia.com/

Industry Machinery Founded 1874