Materials Planning Analyst

Materials Planning Analyst

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

Position:
Materials Planning Analyst

Location:

Fort Worth, TX (On-Site)

M&M Manufacturing™ ("M&M") is one of the companies that are part of Marmon Plumbing and Refrigeration. They are one of the country's largest producers of sheet metal products: they primarily service the air distribution and ventilation market. They provide a comprehensive range of ductwork, fittings and accessories for residential and commercial construction.

• Execute purchase orders for MRO supplies, services, and raw materials in accordance with approved requirements
• Manage order placement, confirmations, expediting, and delivery follow-up
• Resolve purchasing, receiving, and invoice discrepancies to support an efficient procure-to-pay process
• Maintain accurate pricing, supplier, and purchasing data within the ERP system
• Utilize MRP signals to support raw material purchasing and replenishment decisions
• Review planned orders, demand changes, and exception messages to ensure material availability
• Collaborate with operations and planning teams to resolve MRP-driven supply issues
• Assist with maintaining planning parameters including lead times, lot sizes, and safety stock
• Support continuous improvement of MRP accuracy through data review and feedback
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers across MRO and raw material categories
• Serve as a day-to-day contact for assigned suppliers to resolve issues related to pricing, delivery, and service
• Support supplier performance monitoring and corrective actions as needed
• Assist senior buyers or leadership with supplier negotiations and sourcing activities
• Support supplier onboarding, pricing updates, and documentation (terms, agreements, contracts)
• Analyze spending, pricing, and usage data to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
• Prepare bid comparisons, sourcing summaries, and recommendations
• Monitor pricing trends, supply risks, and supplier performance metrics
• Support procurement reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Production, Planning, Engineering, and Finance teams
• Translate operational and MRP requirements into clear purchasing actions
• Communicate material risks, supply constraints, and procurement status proactively

• 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain environment
• Experience supporting MRO and/or raw material purchasing in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Working knowledge of MRP systems and concepts (planned orders, demand signals, lead times, safety stock)
• Experience working with ERP systems and purchase order workflows
• Strong analytical and Excel skills
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• MRP and planning awareness
• Supplier and stakeholder relationship building
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communicates with Purpose-conveys ideas clearly and respectfully; shares timely updates and encourages open dialogue.
• Builds Effective Relationships-builds trust, collaborates across departments, and maintains respect under pressure.
• Creative and Critical Thinking-solves root issues, interprets data, improves processes, and anticipates needs.
• Technical/Functional Expertise-demonstrates competence, stays current, and leads with professionalism.
• Drives Results-focuses on priorities, fosters accountability, and aligns team efforts.
• Manages People and Talent-develops team, addresses behavior, and fosters growth and accountability.
• Operational Excellence-ensures safety, quality, efficiency, adaptability, and process improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), strong analytical and Excel skills

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