MRP Planner

Annual Wage Range: $87,096.80  - $ Other Compensation:  Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary ()
 Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description
 Also known as Production Schedulers, Production Planners, or Material Planners, MRP Planners are responsible for developing daily and weekly production schedules to ensure production deadlines are met. This role involves determining material, equipment, and labor requirements, preparing status and performance reports, and resolving supply planning related issues

Responsibilities (1 of
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 Develop, modify, and manage production schedules to meet business demands.
 Evaluate purchase orders and create suitable production schedules based on material availability and production capacity.
 Estimate the required materials, equipment, and labor to support efficient production processes and monitor inventory levels and ensure materials are consistent with production schedules.
 Ensure production related issues are promptly captured within the production schedule and communicated to Supply Chain management Coordinate production operations in alignment with material, labor, and equipment availability.
 Recommend solutions to reduce production costs, improve processes, and enhance product quality.
 Adjust production schedules as needed to meet changing demands and deadlines.
 Deliver regular updates on production progress in forums established to support Supply Chain Execution (via e-mail, scheduled meetings).
 Communicate schedule changes effectively to relevant departments to ensure alignment.
 Manage inventory levels, track production volumes, and monitor customer demand patterns and purchasing trends.
 Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure timely product delivery and collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure materials sourced for production meet quality, specification, and cost-efficiency requirements.
 Responsibilities (2 of
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 Coordinate with suppliers, procurement, customer service, supply leads, quality, and logistics to maintain smooth supply chain operations.
 Manage inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations effectively.
 Accountable for SAP MRP data maintenance and daily system management
 Executes monthly close-out operations and leads the preparation of close-out reports and reconciliations.

Required Qualifications

 3+ years Business Industry Experience
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
 Strong understanding of planning principles, including capacity planning, demand management, and inventory control.
 SAP experience
 High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Management,
 Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or other relevant certifications is a plus.
 Experience as a Production/Material Planner
 Experience in a chemical manufacturing or equivalent industry, with preference for process-style planning/manufacturing
 Strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and planning software.
 Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
 Strong organizational and time management abilities
 Effective verbal and written communication skills.
 Ability to work collaboratively across functions and manage multiple priorities.

 Work Environment:

This role typically operates within a manufacturing environment, requiring close collaboration with production teams, supply chain functions, and external partners to ensure the timely and cost-effective supply of materials necessary for uninterrupted production.
  
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