Strategic Materials Demand Planner: Optimize Inventory

Torrey Holistics; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics in Rochester, NY is seeking an experienced Senior Materials Planner to forecast and balance material requirements with production schedules, ensuring lean inventories and on-time build plans.

You will partner with Operations, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance to synchronize materials, develop inventory strategies, and deliver actionable dashboards on KPI performance. Strong analytical skills and ERP/MRP proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in materials planning or supply chain analysis.
• Advanced analytical ability and proficiency with data analysis tools.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and balance material requirements against production schedules.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance to synchronize materials availability with build plans.
• Create, refine, and own inventory strategies that reduce cost while maintaining on-time production.
• Leverage ERP/MRP and advanced planning tools to monitor consumption trends and generate actionable insights.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that streamline planning processes and introduce best practices.
• Build and deliver clear reports and dashboards on inventory health and materials KPIs for leadership.
• Develop strong supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery and quickly resolve supply disruptions.
• Coach and mentor junior analysts, elevating team capability in planning methods and tools.

Skills

Inventory planning

ERP & MRP

Forecasting

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced planning software

Job description

Torrey Holistics in Rochester, NY is seeking an experienced Senior Materials Planner to forecast and balance material requirements with production schedules, ensuring lean inventories and on-time build plans.

You will partner with Operations, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance to synchronize materials, develop inventory strategies, and deliver actionable dashboards on KPI performance. Strong analytical skills and ERP/MRP proficiency are essential.