MRP Scheduler SAP-Driven Production & Inventory Planner

Sun Chemical; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

401(k) + match

Job summary

Sun Chemical seeks an experienced MRP Controller to plan and coordinate production schedules, manage materials and inventory, and oversee shipping activities to meet customer demand. This role collaborates with Production, Logistics, Customer Service and other plant departments to ensure accurate system data and efficient operations.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in inventory planning and production scheduling, plus proficiency in Excel; SAP knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience in inventory planning and control or production scheduling.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; proficiency in SAP helpful.
• Independent judgement to identify problems, implement solutions and minimize disruptions to plant operations and customer service.
• Flexible and adaptable to change as business conditions change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production plans and finite schedules for the site by coordinating balance between production and quality requirements and capacity.
• Utilizing developed production schedules, manage MRP and inventory activities, coordinate shipments and align resources to meet customer requirements while maximizing operational efficiency.
• Liaison between site and internal customer service department regarding all questions and concerns pertaining to orders, updates to production and shipping statuses.
• Determine daily shipping priorities, direct shipping and receiving operators in loading proper shipments and prepare necessary paperwork (ex. Bill of Lading, Packing Sheets,) along with entering necessary transactions in SAP.
• Manage communication and monitor logistics for all shipments leaving the site, including tanker shipments which are scheduled directly with trucking companies.
• Lead physical inventory process for site including scheduling and directing internal teams for associated tasks and leading investigations into any inventory discrepancies.
• Process all administrative transactions within SAP pertaining to physical inventory, scheduling, production outputs and shipments.
• Investigate any SAP discrepancies based on cycle counts and correct as needed.
• Manage and process all paperwork with internal customer service department regarding returned products or containers.
• Interact continuously with all aspects of plant operations including production, logistics, customer service, laboratories, maintenance, etc.

Skills

Inventory planning

Production scheduling

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Communication

Independent judgement

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sun Chemical seeks an experienced MRP Controller to plan and coordinate production schedules, manage materials and inventory, and oversee shipping activities to meet customer demand. This role collaborates with Production, Logistics, Customer Service and other plant departments to ensure accurate system data and efficient operations.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in inventory planning and production scheduling, plus proficiency in Excel; SAP knowledge is a plus.