Materials & Planning Manager
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences.
We need to parse the posting.
First, there is a "Benefits:" line with list: Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance. Then "About Targetti Usa" paragraph. Then "Position Summary" paragraph. Then "Position Responsibilities" with subheadings: Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment, Materials Management & Production Support, ERP/MRP (SAP) Planning System Management & Continuous Improvement, Purchasing & Supplier Management Lead Procurement Team, Estimated Ship Date (ESD) Management, Sales Order & Work Order Management, Cost Management, Data & Process Management, Ad Hoc & Cross-Functional Support. Under each subheading there are bullet-like sentences (some paragraphs). Then "Qualifications" with bullet list. Then "Compensation And Benefits" with details: Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and education, as this role is open to a range of skill levels. Then list of benefits: Health Insurance: Employee HMO: 100% paid by Targetti with option to upgrade to PPO at additional cost; Dental Insurance: Employee DHMO: 100% paid by Targetti with option to upgrade to PPO at additional cost; Vision Insurance: 100% paid by Targetti; Life Insurance (paid by Targetti) with option to purchase additional coverage; Additional Health Resources through United Healthcare (fees may apply); Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for healthcare and dependent care expenses; 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with match; Time Off Benefits; Professional Development. Then "EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS" paragraph. Then "Additional Note" paragraph.
We need to produce sections: Benefits, About the role? Actually "About the role" maybe corresponds to Position Summary? The instructions: Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can map: About the role = Position Summary. Responsibilities = Position Responsibilities (maybe we can combine subheadings into a list? But they want - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we could list responsibilities as
- each bullet. However there are subheadings; we could keep them as part of
- text. Or we could keep subheadings as
? But only allowed for section headings. We could embed subheadings as bold text inside
- . That's okay.
Requirements: maybe Qualifications? Or Requirements could be Qualifications. Skills maybe not present. Benefits we have. Pay: we have compensation statement but it's vague "commensurate with experience". According to instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. The posting does state compensation: "Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and education, as this role is open to a range of skill levels." That's vague but it's still stating compensation (though not a number). It's not placeholder like "commensurate with experience" is considered filler? The instruction says: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. So if we include Pay section with that text, it's filler/placeholder, which we should avoid. So we should NOT create a Pay section. Similarly Schedule not present. Benefits we have specific details, so we can include Benefits section.
Thus sections: About the role (Position Summary), Responsibilities (Position Responsibilities), Qualifications (maybe also Requirements?), Benefits. Possibly also "About the company" (About Targetti Usa) could be a section? Not in the list but we could include as a
before sections. The instruction: Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but we should follow that pattern. Could include "About the company" as a
not a heading. Or we could treat it as part of About the role? Probably better to have a brief
about company before the sections.
We must preserve all substantive information. So we need to include the About Targetti USA paragraph. Also the Position Summary paragraph. Then responsibilities details. Then qualifications list. Then benefits list (including details from Compensation And Benefits). Also maybe include "Employment Conditions" and "Additional Note" as
paragraphs after sections? They are substantive but not fitting into the given headings. Could we add a section like "Employment Conditions"? Not in the list but maybe we can add as
Employment Conditions? The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but to be safe we could just put them as
paragraphs after the sections. However they might be considered boilerplate? Employment Conditions is substantive (background check, legal authorization). Additional Note is also substantive. We should preserve them.
Thus final HTML: start with a
about Targetti USA. Then
About the role
Position Summary paragraph.
Then Responsibilities
with each responsibility as - . We need to capture all responsibilities sentences.
Let's extract responsibilities:
Under "Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment":
- Provide leadership and direction across materials management, procurement, planning, and scheduling activities.
- Set priorities for the Scheduling & Planning, Materials, and Procurement Teams that align with Sales, Inside Sales Quality, Production and other departments.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex scheduling, material availability, and production planning issues.
- Resolve escalated issues, remove obstacles, and manage internal or cross-functional conflicts constructively.
- Support the development and implementation of standardized planning processes, procedures, and best practices.
- Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to employees involved in production planning, scheduling, materials management, and ERP/MRP processes.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide guidance, setting clear expectations and fostering accountability throughout their team.
Under "Materials Management & Production Support":
- Lead materials planning activities to ensure adequate material availability while supporting inventory and working-capital objectives.
- Collaborate with Purchasing, Inventory, Production, and other departments to resolve material exceptions and maintain production continuity.
- Monitor material requirements and supplier lead times to identify potential risks before they affect production or customer commitments.
- Support efficient material flow and inventory utilization to minimize production interruptions.
- Identify and resolve planning, inventory, or transactional issues affecting material availability and inventory accuracy.
- Recommend adjustments to planning parameters, safety stock, order quantities, and inventory strategies based on demand and operational requirements.
- Monitor progress and adjust schedules as needed to address changing priorities or material constraints.
- Identify production bottlenecks and recommend schedule adjustments to maintain workflow and on-time delivery.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing performance, workflow efficiency, quality, and customer service standards.
Under "ERP/MRP (SAP) Planning System Management & Continuous Improvement":
- Utilize ERP/MRP planning outputs to identify material shortages, excess inventory, obsolete or slow-moving materials, and supply risks.
- Ensure production schedules within the ERP/MRP planning systems are developed, analyzed, and maintained to balance customer demand, material availability, capacity constraints, and delivery commitments.
- Maintain and optimize ERP/MRP planning parameters, including lead times, planning policies, safety stock levels, order quantities, routings, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Generate and analyze ERP/MRP reports to evaluate capacity utilization, schedule attainment, inventory performance, material availability, and delivery metrics.
- Monitor production schedules, work order status, inventory levels, and planning KPIs to support on-time delivery.
- Analyze production, inventory, and planning data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve planning accuracy.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to planning processes, material flow, inventory management, system utilization, and operational efficiency.
- Support ERP/MRP process improvements and implementation of planning best practices across the organization.
Under "Purchasing & Supplier Management Lead Procurement Team":
- Provide oversight to source raw materials, components, and parts.
- Oversee and negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times.
- Evaluate and develop suppliers to ensure product quality is high and deliveries are on time.
- Approve and review purchase orders and follow-ups.
Under "Estimated Ship Date (ESD) Management":
- Calculate production, quality inspection, and packing timelines to establish accurate Estimated Ship Dates (ESDs).
- Review ERP/MRP material requirements, inventory availability, capacity, and lead times to determine achievable delivery dates.
- Develop contingency plans for production delays, supplier lead-time changes, material shortages, or capacity constraints.
- Maintain accurate ESDs within the ERP/MRP system by continuously monitoring material availability, production capacity, and schedule adherence.
- Proactively communicate ESD changes, risks, and schedule updates to Regional Sales Team, Inside Sales/Customer Service, and other internal stakeholders.
Under "Sales Order & Work Order Management":
- Monitor, release, and manage production work orders within the ERP/MRP system to ensure accurate scheduling, timely processing, and delivery performance.
- Maintain planning system integrity by ensuring work order, routing, scheduling, and related planning information is accurate and current.
- Release and track sample orders to support customer and sales requirements.
- Investigate and correct improperly processed or closed work orders to maintain system and inventory accuracy.
- Ensure work orders are appropriately prioritized based on customer requirements, material availability, and production capacity.
Under "Cost Management":
- Reduce material, transportation, and storage costs.
- Monitor material usage and waste.
- Support budgeting and cost-saving initiatives.
Under "Data & Process Management":
- Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data: BOMs, lead times, min/max levels
- Analyze material performance KPIs (inventory turns, supplier OTIF, etc.)
- Improve processes through lean or continuous improvement methods
Under "Ad Hoc & Cross-Functional Support":
- Perform additional tasks as needed to support planning, scheduling, materials, purchasing, logistics, and production workflows.
Now Qualifications list:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations management, business, engineering, or related field
- APICS CPIM or CSCP Certification
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in production planning, materials management, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing operations, or a related field.
- Advanced experience implementing, improving, using, analyzing, and reporting Tier 1 ERP/MRP and decision-support systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or comparable enterprise platforms. (Strong experience with
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences. We need to parse the posting. First, there is a "Benefits:" line with list: Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance. Then "About Targetti Usa" paragraph. Then "Position Summary" paragraph. Then "Position Responsibilities" with subheadings: Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment, Materials Management & Production Support, ERP/MRP (SAP) Planning System Management & Continuous Improvement, Purchasing & Supplier Management Lead Procurement Team, Estimated Ship Date (ESD) Management, Sales Order & Work Order Management, Cost Management, Data & Process Management, Ad Hoc & Cross-Functional Support. Under each subheading there are bullet-like sentences (some paragraphs). Then "Qualifications" with bullet list. Then "Compensation And Benefits" with details: Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and education, as this role is open to a range of skill levels. Then list of benefits: Health Insurance: Employee HMO: 100% paid by Targetti with option to upgrade to PPO at additional cost; Dental Insurance: Employee DHMO: 100% paid by Targetti with option to upgrade to PPO at additional cost; Vision Insurance: 100% paid by Targetti; Life Insurance (paid by Targetti) with option to purchase additional coverage; Additional Health Resources through United Healthcare (fees may apply); Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option for healthcare and dependent care expenses; 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with match; Time Off Benefits; Professional Development. Then "EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS" paragraph. Then "Additional Note" paragraph. We need to produce sections: Benefits, About the role? Actually "About the role" maybe corresponds to Position Summary? The instructions: Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can map: About the role = Position Summary. Responsibilities = Position Responsibilities (maybe we can combine subheadings into a list? But they want - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we could list responsibilities as
- each bullet. However there are subheadings; we could keep them as part of
- text. Or we could keep subheadings as
? But only allowed for section headings. We could embed subheadings as bold text inside
- . That's okay.
Requirements: maybe Qualifications? Or Requirements could be Qualifications. Skills maybe not present. Benefits we have. Pay: we have compensation statement but it's vague "commensurate with experience". According to instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. The posting does state compensation: "Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and education, as this role is open to a range of skill levels." That's vague but it's still stating compensation (though not a number). It's not placeholder like "commensurate with experience" is considered filler? The instruction says: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. So if we include Pay section with that text, it's filler/placeholder, which we should avoid. So we should NOT create a Pay section. Similarly Schedule not present. Benefits we have specific details, so we can include Benefits section.
Thus sections: About the role (Position Summary), Responsibilities (Position Responsibilities), Qualifications (maybe also Requirements?), Benefits. Possibly also "About the company" (About Targetti Usa) could be a section? Not in the list but we could include as a
before sections. The instruction: Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but we should follow that pattern. Could include "About the company" as a
not a heading. Or we could treat it as part of About the role? Probably better to have a brief
about company before the sections.
We must preserve all substantive information. So we need to include the About Targetti USA paragraph. Also the Position Summary paragraph. Then responsibilities details. Then qualifications list. Then benefits list (including details from Compensation And Benefits). Also maybe include "Employment Conditions" and "Additional Note" as
paragraphs after sections? They are substantive but not fitting into the given headings. Could we add a section like "Employment Conditions"? Not in the list but maybe we can add as
Employment Conditions? The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but to be safe we could just put them as
paragraphs after the sections. However they might be considered boilerplate? Employment Conditions is substantive (background check, legal authorization). Additional Note is also substantive. We should preserve them.
Thus final HTML: start with a
about Targetti USA. Then
About the role
Position Summary paragraph.
Then Responsibilities
with each responsibility as - . We need to capture all responsibilities sentences.
Let's extract responsibilities:
Under "Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment":
- Provide leadership and direction across materials management, procurement, planning, and scheduling activities.
- Set priorities for the Scheduling & Planning, Materials, and Procurement Teams that align with Sales, Inside Sales Quality, Production and other departments.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex scheduling, material availability, and production planning issues.
- Resolve escalated issues, remove obstacles, and manage internal or cross-functional conflicts constructively.
- Support the development and implementation of standardized planning processes, procedures, and best practices.
- Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to employees involved in production planning, scheduling, materials management, and ERP/MRP processes.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide guidance, setting clear expectations and fostering accountability throughout their team.
Under "Materials Management & Production Support":
- Lead materials planning activities to ensure adequate material availability while supporting inventory and working-capital objectives.
- Collaborate with Purchasing, Inventory, Production, and other departments to resolve material exceptions and maintain production continuity.
- Monitor material requirements and supplier lead times to identify potential risks before they affect production or customer commitments.
- Support efficient material flow and inventory utilization to minimize production interruptions.
- Identify and resolve planning, inventory, or transactional issues affecting material availability and inventory accuracy.
- Recommend adjustments to planning parameters, safety stock, order quantities, and inventory strategies based on demand and operational requirements.
- Monitor progress and adjust schedules as needed to address changing priorities or material constraints.
- Identify production bottlenecks and recommend schedule adjustments to maintain workflow and on-time delivery.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing performance, workflow efficiency, quality, and customer service standards.
Under "ERP/MRP (SAP) Planning System Management & Continuous Improvement":
- Utilize ERP/MRP planning outputs to identify material shortages, excess inventory, obsolete or slow-moving materials, and supply risks.
- Ensure production schedules within the ERP/MRP planning systems are developed, analyzed, and maintained to balance customer demand, material availability, capacity constraints, and delivery commitments.
- Maintain and optimize ERP/MRP planning parameters, including lead times, planning policies, safety stock levels, order quantities, routings, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Generate and analyze ERP/MRP reports to evaluate capacity utilization, schedule attainment, inventory performance, material availability, and delivery metrics.
- Monitor production schedules, work order status, inventory levels, and planning KPIs to support on-time delivery.
- Analyze production, inventory, and planning data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve planning accuracy.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to planning processes, material flow, inventory management, system utilization, and operational efficiency.
- Support ERP/MRP process improvements and implementation of planning best practices across the organization.
Under "Purchasing & Supplier Management Lead Procurement Team":
- Provide oversight to source raw materials, components, and parts.
- Oversee and negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times.
- Evaluate and develop suppliers to ensure product quality is high and deliveries are on time.
- Approve and review purchase orders and follow-ups.
Under "Estimated Ship Date (ESD) Management":
- Calculate production, quality inspection, and packing timelines to establish accurate Estimated Ship Dates (ESDs).
- Review ERP/MRP material requirements, inventory availability, capacity, and lead times to determine achievable delivery dates.
- Develop contingency plans for production delays, supplier lead-time changes, material shortages, or capacity constraints.
- Maintain accurate ESDs within the ERP/MRP system by continuously monitoring material availability, production capacity, and schedule adherence.
- Proactively communicate ESD changes, risks, and schedule updates to Regional Sales Team, Inside Sales/Customer Service, and other internal stakeholders.
Under "Sales Order & Work Order Management":
- Monitor, release, and manage production work orders within the ERP/MRP system to ensure accurate scheduling, timely processing, and delivery performance.
- Maintain planning system integrity by ensuring work order, routing, scheduling, and related planning information is accurate and current.
- Release and track sample orders to support customer and sales requirements.
- Investigate and correct improperly processed or closed work orders to maintain system and inventory accuracy.
- Ensure work orders are appropriately prioritized based on customer requirements, material availability, and production capacity.
Under "Cost Management":
- Reduce material, transportation, and storage costs.
- Monitor material usage and waste.
- Support budgeting and cost-saving initiatives.
Under "Data & Process Management":
- Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data: BOMs, lead times, min/max levels
- Analyze material performance KPIs (inventory turns, supplier OTIF, etc.)
- Improve processes through lean or continuous improvement methods
Under "Ad Hoc & Cross-Functional Support":
- Perform additional tasks as needed to support planning, scheduling, materials, purchasing, logistics, and production workflows.
Now Qualifications list:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations management, business, engineering, or related field
- APICS CPIM or CSCP Certification
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in production planning, materials management, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing operations, or a related field.
- Advanced experience implementing, improving, using, analyzing, and reporting Tier 1 ERP/MRP and decision-support systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or comparable enterprise platforms. (Strong experience with
- each bullet. However there are subheadings; we could keep them as part of
- text. Or we could keep subheadings as
? But only
allowed for section headings. We could embed subheadings as bold text inside
- . That's okay.
Requirements: maybe Qualifications? Or Requirements could be Qualifications. Skills maybe not present. Benefits we have. Pay: we have compensation statement but it's vague "commensurate with experience". According to instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. The posting does state compensation: "Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and education, as this role is open to a range of skill levels." That's vague but it's still stating compensation (though not a number). It's not placeholder like "commensurate with experience" is considered filler? The instruction says: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. So if we include Pay section with that text, it's filler/placeholder, which we should avoid. So we should NOT create a Pay section. Similarly Schedule not present. Benefits we have specific details, so we can include Benefits section.
Thus sections: About the role (Position Summary), Responsibilities (Position Responsibilities), Qualifications (maybe also Requirements?), Benefits. Possibly also "About the company" (About Targetti Usa) could be a section? Not in the list but we could include as a
before sections. The instruction: Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but we should follow that pattern. Could include "About the company" as a
not a heading. Or we could treat it as part of About the role? Probably better to have a brief
about company before the sections. We must preserve all substantive information. So we need to include the About Targetti USA paragraph. Also the Position Summary paragraph. Then responsibilities details. Then qualifications list. Then benefits list (including details from Compensation And Benefits). Also maybe include "Employment Conditions" and "Additional Note" as
paragraphs after sections? They are substantive but not fitting into the given headings. Could we add a section like "Employment Conditions"? Not in the list but maybe we can add as
Employment Conditions? The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but to be safe we could just put them as
paragraphs after the sections. However they might be considered boilerplate? Employment Conditions is substantive (background check, legal authorization). Additional Note is also substantive. We should preserve them. Thus final HTML: start with a
about Targetti USA. Then
About the role
Position Summary paragraph.
ThenResponsibilities
- with each responsibility as
- . We need to capture all responsibilities sentences. Let's extract responsibilities: Under "Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment": - Provide leadership and direction across materials management, procurement, planning, and scheduling activities. - Set priorities for the Scheduling & Planning, Materials, and Procurement Teams that align with Sales, Inside Sales Quality, Production and other departments. - Serve as an escalation point for complex scheduling, material availability, and production planning issues. - Resolve escalated issues, remove obstacles, and manage internal or cross-functional conflicts constructively. - Support the development and implementation of standardized planning processes, procedures, and best practices. - Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to employees involved in production planning, scheduling, materials management, and ERP/MRP processes. - Conduct performance evaluations and provide guidance, setting clear expectations and fostering accountability throughout their team. Under "Materials Management & Production Support": - Lead materials planning activities to ensure adequate material availability while supporting inventory and working-capital objectives. - Collaborate with Purchasing, Inventory, Production, and other departments to resolve material exceptions and maintain production continuity. - Monitor material requirements and supplier lead times to identify potential risks before they affect production or customer commitments. - Support efficient material flow and inventory utilization to minimize production interruptions. - Identify and resolve planning, inventory, or transactional issues affecting material availability and inventory accuracy. - Recommend adjustments to planning parameters, safety stock, order quantities, and inventory strategies based on demand and operational requirements. - Monitor progress and adjust schedules as needed to address changing priorities or material constraints. - Identify production bottlenecks and recommend schedule adjustments to maintain workflow and on-time delivery. - Support continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing performance, workflow efficiency, quality, and customer service standards. Under "ERP/MRP (SAP) Planning System Management & Continuous Improvement": - Utilize ERP/MRP planning outputs to identify material shortages, excess inventory, obsolete or slow-moving materials, and supply risks. - Ensure production schedules within the ERP/MRP planning systems are developed, analyzed, and maintained to balance customer demand, material availability, capacity constraints, and delivery commitments. - Maintain and optimize ERP/MRP planning parameters, including lead times, planning policies, safety stock levels, order quantities, routings, and Bills of Material (BOMs). - Generate and analyze ERP/MRP reports to evaluate capacity utilization, schedule attainment, inventory performance, material availability, and delivery metrics. - Monitor production schedules, work order status, inventory levels, and planning KPIs to support on-time delivery. - Analyze production, inventory, and planning data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve planning accuracy. - Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to planning processes, material flow, inventory management, system utilization, and operational efficiency. - Support ERP/MRP process improvements and implementation of planning best practices across the organization. Under "Purchasing & Supplier Management Lead Procurement Team": - Provide oversight to source raw materials, components, and parts. - Oversee and negotiate pricing, contracts, and lead times. - Evaluate and develop suppliers to ensure product quality is high and deliveries are on time. - Approve and review purchase orders and follow-ups. Under "Estimated Ship Date (ESD) Management": - Calculate production, quality inspection, and packing timelines to establish accurate Estimated Ship Dates (ESDs). - Review ERP/MRP material requirements, inventory availability, capacity, and lead times to determine achievable delivery dates. - Develop contingency plans for production delays, supplier lead-time changes, material shortages, or capacity constraints. - Maintain accurate ESDs within the ERP/MRP system by continuously monitoring material availability, production capacity, and schedule adherence. - Proactively communicate ESD changes, risks, and schedule updates to Regional Sales Team, Inside Sales/Customer Service, and other internal stakeholders. Under "Sales Order & Work Order Management": - Monitor, release, and manage production work orders within the ERP/MRP system to ensure accurate scheduling, timely processing, and delivery performance. - Maintain planning system integrity by ensuring work order, routing, scheduling, and related planning information is accurate and current. - Release and track sample orders to support customer and sales requirements. - Investigate and correct improperly processed or closed work orders to maintain system and inventory accuracy. - Ensure work orders are appropriately prioritized based on customer requirements, material availability, and production capacity. Under "Cost Management": - Reduce material, transportation, and storage costs. - Monitor material usage and waste. - Support budgeting and cost-saving initiatives. Under "Data & Process Management": - Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data: BOMs, lead times, min/max levels - Analyze material performance KPIs (inventory turns, supplier OTIF, etc.) - Improve processes through lean or continuous improvement methods Under "Ad Hoc & Cross-Functional Support": - Perform additional tasks as needed to support planning, scheduling, materials, purchasing, logistics, and production workflows. Now Qualifications list: - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations management, business, engineering, or related field - APICS CPIM or CSCP Certification - 7–10 years of progressive experience in production planning, materials management, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing operations, or a related field. - Advanced experience implementing, improving, using, analyzing, and reporting Tier 1 ERP/MRP and decision-support systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or comparable enterprise platforms. (Strong experience with