Material Resource Planning Controller

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Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail, and semiconductor industries.

• Regulates inventory in order to meet forecast plan and weekly schedules
• Works with other plant MRP Controllers to coordinate shared inventory
• Coordinates communications between Procurement, Operations and Planning at a plant level
• Analyzes long term supply requirements and implements inventory strategies to mitigate risk of obsolete inventory
• Work with Purchasing organization on projects that impact the plant
• Respond to demand changes by advising the Regional Purchase Manager on the implications of meeting customer requirements in line with the Commitment Acceptance (Sales & Operations Planning) process.
• Maintain component planning data (master and multifaceted) to cascade demand through the supply chain and produce a committed, achievable plan.
• Plan and manage stock across the supply chain, ensuring specified levels are maintained and consumed in the appropriate order and timeframe.
• Ensure supplier delivery commitments are accurately reflected in SAP; respond to supplier enquiries and manage adherence to schedule lines (Exception Messages) to deliver to plan, including new part introductions using the Supply Chain pro-forma.
• Drive process compliance by using company-standard systems, processes, and reports to identify and resolve potential delivery risks.
• Act as the primary interface with suppliers, leading operational relationships and coordinating improvements in planning, control, inventory, delivery, and lead time.
• Lead supplier business reviews to ensure both supplier and plant requirements are met, evaluating impact to Quality, Cost, and Delivery on the SCMT.
• Manage and coordinate delivery issues, reporting shortages and recovery programs to protect the plan; raise and escalation risks as needed.
• Assess supplier load and capacity constraints that may impact performance and delivery, and work on mitigation actions.

• Minimum 3 yrs. of working experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, or a Logistics field, with a proven understanding of production planning and controls.
• Understanding quality system requirements, inventory control, and IT systems.
• Excellent communication skills with a robust, proactive, and problem‑solving approach.
• Ownership for your own development and a growth mindset.
• A strong focus on taking care of internal partners and customers.
• Solid understanding of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced analytical skills to handle, transform, understand and use large data volumes (preferred Microsoft Excel).

Pay Range: ($60K to $70K).

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job‑related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Location:

Lexington, NC