Strategic MRP & Supply Chain Analyst

Mount Franklin Foods; Hodgkins (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401 k (matching)

Accident

Critical Illness

Wellness

Job summary

Mount Franklin Foods is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Analyst – MRP Buyer to coordinate replenishment of raw materials and optimize flow within plant constraints. You will work with procurement to secure materials for work orders and help minimize storage costs and scrap while maintaining service levels.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–4 years in production planning, with strong ERP/MRP knowledge and Excel proficiency. APICS certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or manufacturing related field is highly desirable.
• 2-4 years’ experience in production planning.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong familiarity with ERP and MRP systems.
• Strong technical aptitude and analytical skills with the ability to assess trends and statistical data/reports.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• APICS certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, publish MRPs and manage orders to meet customer requirements.
• Partner with production planning and other departments to ensure continuity and cost control.
• Track KPIs such as Inventory vs goal, service level, and SLOB.
• Attend production and project meetings to drive initiatives and reporting.
• Understand inventory policies to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize costs.
• Perform analytical forecast reviews and manage dashboards.
• Provide forecasts and supply-demand indicators monthly to vendors and customers.
• Generate shortage reports and present production adjustments to the planning team.
• Support new product launches and ensure initial production success.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and report exceptions.
• Maintain high standards for quality, safety and compliance with food safety rules.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Analytical skills

APICS certification

Prioritization

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering/manufacturing

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mount Franklin Foods is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Analyst – MRP Buyer to coordinate replenishment of raw materials and optimize flow within plant constraints. You will work with procurement to secure materials for work orders and help minimize storage costs and scrap while maintaining service levels.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–4 years in production planning, with strong ERP/MRP knowledge and Excel proficiency. APICS certification is a plus.