Raw Materials Planner — MRP & Inventory Optimizer

Mark Anthony Brewing Inc.; Waddell (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Anthony Group is seeking a Raw Materials Planner (MRP) to plan, order, and manage raw material inventory to support the Glendale production plan. This role ensures materials are available to meet production requirements while balancing inventory targets, supplier performance, warehouse capacity, and working capital objectives.

As a key partner to Operations, Procurement, Central Planning, Quality, and suppliers, the Planner identifies and mitigates supply risks, maintains planning

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field is required.
• 2–5 years in materials planning, production planning, or related supply chain roles.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred, especially in food & beverage.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is required or preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience managing supplier communication, PO's, inventory levels, and material availability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage assigned raw material commodities to support the production schedule.
• Create and manage purchase orders, supplier releases, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels, material coverage, and supply risks to ensure continuity of production.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate material shortages, supplier constraints, and delivery issues.
• Maintain planning parameters, master data, and ERP/MRP system accuracy.
• Partner with Procurement, Operations, Warehouse, Quality, and Central Planning to resolve issues and improve service.
• Support inventory optimization, working capital objectives, and excess and obsolete reduction efforts.
• Maintain key planning metrics and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Inventory management

MRP concepts

Supply planning

Procurement

Scheduling

Warehouse operations

Data integrity

Communication

Analytical thinking

Ownership & urgency

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Logistics, Engineering

Bachelor degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Logistics, Engineering

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Mark Anthony Group is seeking a Raw Materials Planner (MRP) to plan, order, and manage raw material inventory to support the Glendale production plan. This role ensures materials are available to meet production requirements while balancing inventory targets, supplier performance, warehouse capacity, and working capital objectives.

As a key partner to Operations, Procurement, Central Planning, Quality, and suppliers, the Planner identifies and mitigates supply risks, maintains planning