Materials Planning & ERP Specialist- Part-Time Rochester, NY

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Build, our mission is to ensure the next generation of important products are made, at scale, in America. We are laying the foundation for a better future for our customers, employees, and communities by revitalizing America’s manufacturing base and creating meaningful jobs across the country, including in historically deindustrialized regions.

We operate an advanced, end-to-end manufacturing platform that partners with industrial companies and innovators to take products from first concept to full-scale production in critical verticals including aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation.

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Build Optimation, we specialize in delivering custom-engineered process equipment and automated systems to clients across the globe. With nearly 40 years of experience in complex chemical process systems, we have built a reputation for precision, reliability, and innovation. Our multidisciplinary team of 70+ engineers, designers, and programmers, combined with 150,000 square feet of fabrication space and over 70 skilled tradespeople, allows us to provide full turnkey solutions—from initial concept through fabrication, installation, and commissioning.

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Build Manufacturing, we leverage the strength of a national industrial powerhouse while maintaining the agility and personalized service of a niche firm. We serve industries ranging from traditional and green energy to chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, glass, and advanced manufacturing, offering tailored solutions that optimize efficiency and performance.

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Build Optimation, we believe in a collaborative approach, working closely with our clients to develop solutions that align with their unique operational goals. Our deep industry expertise and end-to-end capabilities make us the ideal partner for companies seeking cutting-edge automation, process control, and engineered systems.

We are looking for an experienced materials and planning professional who can connect manufacturing needs with the systems and data that keep production moving. You bring hands‑on experience in materials management, production planning, scheduling, and ERP/MRP systems, with the ability to anticipate supply risks and turn data into action.

You are analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing urgent material needs with longer‑term planning and systems improvements. You take ownership, solve problems, and collaborate effectively across Procurement, Production, IT, Finance, and suppliers.

• Manage material availability and inventory levels to support production schedules and resolve shortages or discrepancies.
• Partner with Procurement and suppliers to track orders, address delays, and minimize production disruptions.
• Develop and maintain the master production schedule, balancing demand, capacity, inventory, and material availability.
• Translate forecasts into actionable production and material plans while identifying constraints and recommending solutions.
• Monitor key planning metrics, including on‑time delivery, schedule adherence, and inventory turns.
• Serve as a materials and planning subject matter expert during ERP implementations, upgrades, and conversions.
• Lead ERP data validation and cleansing for BOMs, routings, lead times, inventory records, and planning parameters.
• Support ERP testing, troubleshooting, configuration,…