Material Planner 2

Material Planner 2

Location: 1000 New Horizons Way, Vacaville California
95688

Duration: 12-Month Contract (Potential for Extension or Conversion)

Pay Rate: $45-$51/hr(W2) Based On experience

Benefits: Weekly pay, Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Work Model: Fully Onsite

This role is ideal for a supply chain professional who thrives at the intersection of procurement and analytics.

While titled as an MRP Planner, this position functions primarily as an external-facing

Buyer/Procurement Specialist rather than an internal scheduler. You will focus heavily on supplier management, procurement execution, and leveraging modern software tools to optimize our supply chain.

• Procurement & Buyer Operations:Convert MRP/MPS requirements into purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Manage external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Supplier Management:Serve as the primary point of contact for external vendors, resolving supply chain issues, expediting orders, and managing delivery performance.
• Analytics & Dashboarding:Leverage data tools to analyze supply chain metrics. Design, build, and maintain performance dashboards to track on-time delivery, supplier reliability, and inventory levels.
• Inventory &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Monitor inventory levels proactively to identify potential shortages, excess stock, and supplier risks, implementing swift corrective action.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Finance to ensure material readiness for production and New Product Introductions (NPI).

• ERP
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven hands-on experience using ERP systems.
  Oracle or Net Suite
  experience is highly preferred (over SAP).
• Technical & Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Advanced proficiency in
    Microsoft Excel
    .
  • Strong proficiency in
    Power BI
    with a genuine passion for analytics, data interpretation, and creating functional dashboards.
  • A natural curiosity for exploring and mastering new software tools.
• Procurement Background:Prior experience as a Junior Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Specialist focusing on supplier-facing management rather than purely internal planning.

• Experience using
  Fabriq
  or similar supply chain collaboration platforms.
• Experience in a highly regulated
  Biotech/FDA-regulated
  environment (though any manufacturing industry experience is highly valued).
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or equivalent relevant experience.

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