Principal Planner; MRP

Location: Rochester, NH |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site |
Compensation: Competitive salary with bonus

An established, long-standing manufacturer and industry leader with thousands of employees across multiple U.S. and global locations is seeking a Principal Planner to drive supply chain strategy at its growing, state-of-the-art 24/7 manufacturing facility. This role offers high executive visibility and a clear path toward future leadership opportunities as the plant continues to expand.

• Own and manage critical supply chain deadlines, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and contractual commitments
• Drive accuracy and effectiveness of MRP signals to support seamless production and inventory flow while remaining fully compliant with internal policies and customer requirements
• Partner with Operations and Production to resolve issues, remove constraints, and keep manufacturing on track
• Monitor schedules, track performance, and proactively mitigate risks to delivery timelines
• Identify and manage end-of-life inventory, PO or work order liability, and new product implementations for assigned programs with no supervision
• Leverage data from multiple systems to deliver clear analytics and insights to leadership, and train other Planning team members on data sources and efficient analytics methods
• Act as a key escalation point within Planning, influencing decisions and driving cross-functional solutions
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen overall supply chain performance
• Provide guidance and training on Oracle ASCP to elevate planning capabilities across the team
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards
• Follow all required Safety and ISO procedures

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field (equivalent experience considered)
• 10+ years of experience working for a global company in a production/manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated expertise in Material Requirements Planning (MRP), including evaluating and maintaining accurate planning signals while ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, and customer requirements
• Strong understanding of supply chain management concepts
• Proficiency with a top-tier ERP system, preferably Oracle EBS, including ASCP
• Comfortable training others on relevant aspects of manufacturing and Office applications
• Prior work in an Agile environment
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Able to operate independently at a high level and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Currently reside within a reasonable daily commute to Rochester, NH, or be willing to relocate upon hire with company assistance
• Able to successfully pass a drug and background check
• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to the nature of the industry and government regulations

• Experience in at least one of the following industries preferred: machining plant, defense contractor, aerospace company, retailer, and/or bioscience
• APICS certification would be a plus
• Preference given to local candidates and those closer to NH

• Competitive salary including a strong bonus
• 401k match
• Excellent benefits
• Generous employee discount
• Relocation assistance available
• Opportunities for growth, including future leadership roles as the plant expands

This position offers executive visibility, a strong bonus and benefits package, and the chance to grow into leadership roles within a high-growth, 24/7 manufacturing plant.