MRP Planner: SAP Forecasting & Supplier Relations

Proximo Spirits; Lawrenceburg (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Proximo Spirits is seeking a Materials Planner in Indiana to ensure material availability for production and manage supplier relationships. This role focuses on SAP MRP, planning across time horizons, and coordinating with vendors to meet production schedules.

You will monitor inventory, oversee safe stock levels, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvements in planning processes within a fast-paced spirits environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and data-driven thinking.
• Experience in purchase or supply planning preferred.
• Experience using SAP and Excel for planning and reporting.
• Ability to lead projects and implement process improvements.
• Knowledge of inventory management and demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Performs materials planning across the short, mid, and long term.
• Executes SAP MRP planning for materials.
• Plans & analyzes materials outside of SAP where the category requires.
• Follows up on exception messages in SAP.
• Confirms materials within the fixed zone and the planning time fence.
• Follows up weekly on PO confirmations and shares PO creation with suppliers.
• Shares rolling forecast with corresponding suppliers.
• Executes Forecast Accuracy Reporting Monthly for both internal and external partners.
• Leads material planning for new products or material changes.
• Maintains master data for corresponding materials (MRP views 1–4).
• Audits master data against the safety stock system.
• Updates the safety stock calculator system, including new products.
• Owns phase-in/phase-out of materials for assigned material categories.
• Participates in New Product Development meetings for assigned brands.
• Ensures new materials are available on time for production runs.
• Orders materials according to plan to minimize inventory remnants.
• Follows up on and executes action plans to eliminate obsolete/slow-mover inventory.
• Creates awareness of excess inventory risk during material transitions.
• Maintains materials inventory at target levels.
• Monitors Days Forward Coverage and moves deliveries to maintain optimal inventory.
• Coordinates and performs annual physical inventories at all locations.
• Conducts monthly analysis and reviews with leadership.
• Follows up on rejected material returns to suppliers.
• Acts as vendor manager for assigned categories.
• Resolves service and performance issues with suppliers.
• Escalates to procurement partners as needed for problem resolution.
• Performs any additional duties as needed by management.
• Analytical — Synthesizes complex information; designs workflows.
• Planning/Organizing — Prioritizes and plans work activities.
• Business Acumen — Understands profitability and market trends.
• Problem Solving — Identifies and resolves problems.
• Teamwork — Builds morale and collaboration.

Skills

Analytical

Planning

Vendor management

SAP

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Proximo Spirits is seeking a Materials Planner in Indiana to ensure material availability for production and manage supplier relationships. This role focuses on SAP MRP, planning across time horizons, and coordinating with vendors to meet production schedules.

You will monitor inventory, oversee safe stock levels, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvements in planning processes within a fast-paced spirits environment.