Senior Materials Planner - S&OP & ERP Data Optimizer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a seasoned Material Planner to manage ERP-based demand signals and optimize material planning in a Newark, DE manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with buyers to prioritize critical materials and implement mitigation plans for shortages.

The role requires 5 years in material/production planning, strong ERP/MRP experience (SAP/Oracle), advanced Excel, and excellent cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• 5 years of material planning, production planning, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Experience supporting SIOP or S&OP planning preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage demand signals within the ERP system to ensure accuracy and validity.
• Proactively identify and remove invalid, duplicate, or outdated demand signals before they reach buyers.
• Analyze demand fluctuations and adjust planning parameters accordingly.
• Maintain planning data accuracy including lead times, order policies, and safety stock levels.
• Review proposed SIOP plans for material feasibility, identify material risks, constraints, and potential supply gaps and propose revised SIOP plans based on material availability and supply constraints.
• Project material shortages and proactively communicate risks to operations and purchasing teams.
• Work closely with buyers to prioritize and expedite critical materials.
• Develop mitigation plans for potential shortages.
• Analyze inventory levels to prevent excess and obsolete material & Support inventory optimization initiatives
• Review and validate Bills of Materials to ensure accurate demand generation & work with engineering and related teams to resolve BOM discrepancies
• Prepare and distribute reports including: Excess & Obsolete (E&O) analysis Material shortage reports SIOP risk analysis and planning updates
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and ERP data accuracy and inventory optimization
• Support supply chain and operational improvement initiatives

Skills

Material planning

ERP/MRP

SIOP planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a seasoned Material Planner to manage ERP-based demand signals and optimize material planning in a Newark, DE manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with buyers to prioritize critical materials and implement mitigation plans for shortages.

The role requires 5 years in material/production planning, strong ERP/MRP experience (SAP/Oracle), advanced Excel, and excellent cross-functional communication.