Lead, Planning Master Data

About the role

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead, Planning Master Data to join a growing medical device organization located in Audubon, PA. The Lead, Planning Master Data will be responsible for ensuring planning master data integrity across ERP/MRP systems, driving supply chain performance through data governance, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain governance standards for planning master data across multiple sites and regions.
• Manage and validate planning parameters including lead times, safety stock, lot sizing, reorder points, BOMs, sourcing rules, and capacity data.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for MRP logic, ERP system behavior, and planning data accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve planning system issues, shortages, excess inventory, and scheduling anomalies.
• Partner with Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, IT, Finance, and Quality teams to improve system performance and data integrity.
• Lead data cleansing, standardization, and harmonization initiatives across ERP platforms.
• Support new product introductions by ensuring accurate master data and planning configurations before launch.
• Develop reporting and dashboards to monitor data quality, inventory risk, and planning effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, master data governance, ERP/MRP systems, or related functions within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in MRP logic, planning parameter design, inventory optimization, BOM management, and capacity planning.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience using Power BI for reporting and analytics.
• Experience with SQL, database management, or data extraction tools preferred.
• Knowledge of FDA, ISO, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification preferred.
• Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
• Opportunity to join a high‑growth, innovation‑focused medical device organization

Pay

Salary range: $85,000‑$90,000 per year

Schedule

Monday‑Friday onsite