Strategic Supply Chain Planner (MRP/Forecasting)

RAM Mounts; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k match

Parental leave

Catered lunches

Job summary

National Products, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to support procurement and production planning.

You will procure materials, manage supplier communication, monitor inventory, and develop production plans ensuring on-time availability in an MRP/ERP environment. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with internal and external stakeholders in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience in manufacturing supply chain management/purchasing is required.
• Six months or more of buying experience in an MRO Purchasing Department.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP software.
• Excellent working knowledge of forecasting inventory needs, planning and control.
• Strong understanding and experience with logistics, LTL freight, and related shipping services.
• Experienced using, SQL, Tableau, Python, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Firm understanding of Purchasing/Inventory/Accounting/General Ledger/Accounts Payable concepts and how they are integrated and work together.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day supplier communications and relationships.
• Create and issue purchase orders based on MRP requirements, inventory needs, and approved suppliers
• Communicate with suppliers regarding delivery schedules, pricing, and availability
• Review MRP to determine material requirements and convert planned orders into work orders
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend adjustments to reorder points or safety stock
• Identify potential material shortages and coordinate corrective actions
• Analyze demand trends to support forecasting and long-term planning activities
• Work with Accounting to resolve invoice and purchasing order variances
• Troubleshoot vendor and supplier issues; work closely with internal and external stakeholders to determine appropriate preventive or corrective actions as needed
• Understand and support sourcing and purchasing requirements for day-to-day operations
• Conduct spend analysis, identify cost saving opportunities
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the performance of suppliers
• Maintain documentation for all purchasing communication

Skills

ERP software

Forecasting

Logistics

SQL

Tableau

Python

Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

APICS/ASCM/CSCMP certification

Tools

Tableau

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

National Products, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to support procurement and production planning.

You will procure materials, manage supplier communication, monitor inventory, and develop production plans ensuring on-time availability in an MRP/ERP environment. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with internal and external stakeholders in a manufacturing setting.