Principal MRP Planner - Strategic Supply Chain Leader

Essenti Talent; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Career growth opportunities

Excellent benefits

Employee discount

Job summary

Essenti Talent seeks a Principal Planner to lead cross-functional supply chain activities at our Rochester, NH manufacturing facility. You will manage master scheduling, inventory planning, and release of work orders in collaboration with Operations and Manufacturing to meet customer commitments.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in global production environments, deep MRP expertise, Oracle ASCP experience, and a proven ability to drive continuous improvement while training others and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field. Will consider equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience working for a global company in a production/manufacturing environment. Experience in at least one of the following industries preferred: machining plant, defense contractor, aerospace company, retailer, and/or bioscience.
• Demonstrated expertise in Material Requirements Planning (MRP), including the ability to evaluate and maintain accurate planning signals while ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management concepts.
• APICS certification would be a plus.
• Proficiency with a top-tier ERP System, preferably Oracle EBS, including ASCP.
• Comfortable training others on all relevant aspects of manufacturing and Office applications.
• Prior work in an Agile environment.
• Comfortable with using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook),
• Able to operate independently at a high level and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Currently reside within a reasonable daily commute to Rochester, NH or be willing to relocate upon hire with company assistance. Preference given to local candidates and those in closer to NH.
• Able to successfully pass a drug and background check.
• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident. (due to nature the company's industry and government regulations)

Responsibilities

• Own and manage critical supply chain deadlines, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and contractual commitments.
• Drive accuracy and effectiveness of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) signals to support seamless production and inventory flow and remain fully compliant with internal policies and customer requirements.
• Partner with Operations and Production to resolve issues, remove constraints, and keep manufacturing on track.
• Monitor schedules, track performance, and proactively mitigate risks to delivery timelines.
• Identify and manage end-of-life inventory and PO or work order liability and new product implementations for the program(s) with no supervision.
• Leverage data from multiple systems to deliver clear analytics and insights to leadership. Provide assistance and training to others within the Planning team on where to go for data and the most efficient means of putting together analytics.
• Act as a key escalation point within Planning, influencing decisions and driving cross-functional solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen overall supply chain performance.
• Provide guidance and training on Oracle ASCP to elevate planning capabilities across the team.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.

Skills

MRP expertise

ERP systems

Agile experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Oracle EBS

ASCP

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Essenti Talent seeks a Principal Planner to lead cross-functional supply chain activities at our Rochester, NH manufacturing facility. You will manage master scheduling, inventory planning, and release of work orders in collaboration with Operations and Manufacturing to meet customer commitments.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in global production environments, deep MRP expertise, Oracle ASCP experience, and a proven ability to drive continuous improvement while training others and