Strategic Materials Planner & Buyer

CRC Industries; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CRC Industries is seeking a Materials Planner to plan and order direct materials, including chemicals, containers, valves, cartons, and buttons. You will review BOMs and specs to determine material quantities and document needs for processing orders, adjusting for inventory and EOQ sizes.

The role requires strong MRP experience, purchasing oversight, and close collaboration with Quality Control and R&D to maintain accurate specifications and efficient supply chains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Management required.
• 5+ years in manufacturing with logistics, ordering and planning experience.
• Experience with MRP, BOM, and inventory control is essential.

Responsibilities

• Understand and utilize MRP to schedule orders and manage inventory.
• Determine order requirements within purchasing lead time and issue purchase orders.
• Create Purchase Orders and confirm delivery from suppliers; ensure cost accuracy.
• Calculate stocking levels and EOQ per SKU to optimize service levels.
• Communicate and process changes to orders with vendors.
• Manage railcars placement and chemical logistics.
• Maintain PO files, invoice reconciliation and related purchasing records.
• Receive inventory and resolve quantity discrepancies on POs.
• Assist in developing purchasing-related processes and procedures.
• Coordinate with Quality Control to resolve supplier issues.
• Collaborate with R&D to ensure specs are followed and accurate.
• Support Safety Programs and protect organizational assets.
• Participate in monthly SIOP demand and supply planning.
• Assist Planning parameters with the Supply Chain Manager.
• Perform other duties to support CRC’s business operations.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Purchasing

Inventory control

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations or Business Mgmt.

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

MS Office

Job description

CRC Industries is seeking a Materials Planner to plan and order direct materials, including chemicals, containers, valves, cartons, and buttons. You will review BOMs and specs to determine material quantities and document needs for processing orders, adjusting for inventory and EOQ sizes.

The role requires strong MRP experience, purchasing oversight, and close collaboration with Quality Control and R&D to maintain accurate specifications and efficient supply chains.