Principal Planner (MRP)

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401k match

Excellent benefits

Employee discount

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC seeks a Principal Planner for a Rochester, NH manufacturing facility. You will supervise global supply chain planning, master scheduling, and inventory control to meet customer commitments.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in manufacturing, deep MRP expertise, and ERP experience (Oracle EBS/ASCP). Relocation assistance is available and a strong bonus structure is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in a global manufacturing environment with planning responsibilities.
• Expertise in MRP signals, ERP systems, and customer-focused planning.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Oracle EBS/ASCP is a plus, Excel proficiency required.
• Willingness to relocate to Rochester, NH with company assistance.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage critical supply chain deadlines aligned with customer commitments.
• Drive accuracy of MRP signals to support production and inventory flow.
• Partner with Operations to resolve constraints and keep manufacturing on track.
• Monitor schedules, track performance, and mitigate delivery risks.
• Identify end-of-life inventory and manage new product implementations.
• Leverage data from multiple systems to provide clear analytics to leadership.
• Provide training on planning tools and act as escalation point for planning issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Sustain 5S standards and follow Safety and ISO procedures.

Skills

MRP signals optimization

Supply chain management

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Oracle EBS (ASCP)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Drive Strategy for a 250-Year-Old Name Brand Leader

Executive Visibility | High-Growth Plant | Bonus + Career Path

THE COMPANY

The hiring company, is a 250-year-old, brand-name, leading provider and manufacturer in their industry. They are a vibrant, growing company of people focused on success, both professionally and personally. Their success is attributed to the 3,000+ employees across 16 U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. They are certified a Great Place to Work. Their name is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice! Strong organization that supports our military and law enforcement.

Offered is a competitive salary including a strong bonus, 401k match, excellent benefits, generous employee discount, relocation assistance and opportunities for growth. This is an onsite position. This plant is growing, which will give opportunities to move into leadership roles down the road.

LOCATION: Rochester, NH, at a state of the art, 24/7 manufacturing facility.

(Relocation assistance is available)

• Area offers an affordable cost of living, a welcoming community, and easy access to both the Seacoast and the White Mountains, making it an ideal place to live, work, and enjoy the outdoors.
• Residents appreciate its small-town charm, excellent quality of life, and convenient location just over an hour from Boston and Portland.

HOW YOU WILL HAVE IMPACT

The Principal Planner partners cross-functionally across the organization—most notably with Operations—and is responsible for managing and aligning all facets of Supply Chain (master scheduling, inventory planning, releasing and prioritizing work orders with Operations and Manufacturing) while also maintaining, coordinating, and strategizing for contractual commitments and deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive):

• 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.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• 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)

Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.