Associate MRP Buyer

Location: Elkins Park

**** We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.
**** We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.
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* What we do:

** For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.
** Scope of Position
** As the Associate MRP Buyer, you will be responsible for executing purchase orders generated by the MRP system and ensuring the accuracy of planning signals that drive replenishment. A strong understanding of master data and planning parameters such as lead times, order quantities, and safety stock is critical to your success in this role. You will monitor MRP exceptions daily, follow up on supply issues, and validate that procurement activity aligns with system logic and real-world supplier performance.

Working closely with the Demand Planning, Schedulers, and Inventory teams, you will identify and escalate discrepancies in system inputs, helping to refine planning parameters and ensure accurate, timely product availability. Your focus will be on executing purchases, maintaining data integrity, and supporting continuous improvement in planning and replenishment performance. This position reports to the MRP Lead and plays a key role in delivering the “Right Product, Right Place, Right Time” commitment across our supply chain.

This position reports to the MRP Lead. This role is onsite and is based in Export, PA.
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Job Duties and Responsibilities
**** Execute MRP-Driven Procurement
*** Review and act on MRP-generated purchase recommendations, ensuring on-time replenishment of components and finished goods
* Monitor MRP exception messages (e.g., reschedules, expedites, cancels) and escalate supply constraints as needed
** Own Planning Parameter Accuracy
*** Maintain accurate planning parameters, such as lead times, lot sizes, and minimum order quantities
* Audit and update master data regularly to ensure alignment between planning assumptions and supplier performance
** Drive System Integrity
*** Ensure ERP and APS systems reflect accurate supply planning logic
* Identify and resolve data inconsistencies that impact MRP reliability or result in missed signals
** Support Inventory and Service Goals
*** Track inventory performance against targets, addressing excess, aging, or stockout risks proactively
* Conduct root cause analysis for service misses and recommend corrective actions, including expedited freight if necessary
** Cross-Functional Collaboration
*** Partner with Customer Service, Distribution, Demand Planning, and Sourcing to resolve delivery issues and align supply decisions
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in planning workflows, data governance, and system usability
** Customer-Centric Decision Making
*** Prioritize actions that improve service and deliver the “Right Product, Right Time” experience for customers
* Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment across the supply chain.
* Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Company management.
* Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)
* Travel Requirements:
Minimal