Materials Planner

About the role

This position ensures the manufacturing plant has the proper materials available in a timely manner to meet production schedules. Responsibilities include purchasing materials within contractual lead-times and minimum order quantities from designated suppliers, minimizing cost, and maximizing production efficiencies and quality of service. This role is located in our Thurmont, MD plant.

Responsibilities

• Determine optimal ordering and inventory balances by factoring in demand, plant lead, usage, storage, cost, supplier lead-time, minimum order quantities, service levels, and opportunity for obsolescence.
• Order materials for routine and complex accounts using approved vendors, emphasizing timeliness, quality, customer service, and cost.
• Ensure materials are delivered and received on time to meet production schedules.
• Interface with plant team members, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Customer Service, Quality, and suppliers to resolve issues or adjust to schedule changes or supply disruptions.
• Act as subject matter expert on material status, availability, quality, and cost.
• Manage communication and interactions with the shop floor and make decisions on material substitutions during supply chain disruptions.
• Manage shortages, damages, and returns while monitoring and driving miscellaneous order turnaround to ensure high customer service levels.
• Coordinate vendor performance and product quality feedback with the corporate Procurement team to build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Drive improved inventory record accuracy through Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and make manual adjustments when needed.
• Assist with the execution of product transitions, changes, or materials improvement projects.
• Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Support semiannual plant-wide physical inventory through reconciliations, directing inventory teams, fielding materials questions, and gathering tags.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Inventory Control, Purchasing, or Administration.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong problem analysis, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Results-driven with the ability to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

About the company

As the parent company of Ryan Homes, NVHomes, and Heartland Homes, NVR is a Top 5 US homebuilder that has been helping families achieve home ownership since 1948. Our roles allow you to make a major impact in the lives of those looking to own a home. Our management team is tenured and talented, with nearly 80% promoted from within, providing mentorship and career guidance.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allowing participation in NVR’s financial returns.
• New Home Purchase Discount when purchasing one of our homes.

Pay

$60,000 to $65,000 per year.