W. R. Grace

MRP Planner

W. R. Grace$87K — $119K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of business industry experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Strong understanding of planning principles including capacity planning, demand management, and inventory control
  • SAP experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage production schedules to meet business demands
  • Evaluate purchase orders and create production schedules based on material availability
  • Estimate required materials, equipment, and labor for efficient production
  • Capture and communicate production-related issues promptly
  • Recommend solutions to enhance product quality and reduce costs
  • Adjust production schedules to adapt to changing demands
  • Provide updates on production progress to support supply chain execution

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program
Full Job Description
Annual Wage Range: $87,096.80 - $119,758.10
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Job Description

Also known as Production Schedulers, Production Planners, or Material Planners, MRP Planners are responsible for developing daily and weekly production schedules to ensure production deadlines are met. This role involves determining material, equipment, and labor requirements, preparing status and performance reports, and resolving supply planning related issues

Responsibilities (1 of 2)

  • Develop, modify, and manage production schedules to meet business demands.
  • Evaluate purchase orders and create suitable production schedules based on material availability and production capacity.
  • Estimate the required materials, equipment, and labor to support efficient production processes and monitor inventory levels and ensure materials are consistent with production schedules.
  • Ensure production related issues are promptly captured within the production schedule and communicated to Supply Chain management Coordinate production operations in alignment with material, labor, and equipment availability.
  • Recommend solutions to reduce production costs, improve processes, and enhance product quality.
  • Adjust production schedules as needed to meet changing demands and deadlines.
  • Deliver regular updates on production progress in forums established to support Supply Chain Execution (via e-mail, scheduled meetings).
  • Communicate schedule changes effectively to relevant departments to ensure alignment.
  • Manage inventory levels, track production volumes, and monitor customer demand patterns and purchasing trends.
  • Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure timely product delivery and collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure materials sourced for production meet quality, specification, and cost-efficiency requirements.


Responsibilities (2 of 2)

  • Coordinate with suppliers, procurement, customer service, supply leads, quality, and logistics to maintain smooth supply chain operations.
  • Manage inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations effectively.
  • Accountable for SAP MRP data maintenance and daily system management
  • Executes monthly close-out operations and leads the preparation of close-out reports and reconciliations.


Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years Business Industry Experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Strong understanding of planning principles, including capacity planning, demand management, and inventory control.
  • SAP experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Management,
  • Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or other relevant certifications is a plus.
  • Experience as a Production/Material Planner
  • Experience in a chemical manufacturing or equivalent industry, with preference for process-style planning/manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and planning software.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across functions and manage multiple priorities.

Work Environment:This role typically operates within a manufacturing environment, requiring close collaboration with production teams, supply chain functions, and external partners to ensure the timely and cost-effective supply of materials necessary for uninterrupted production.

To be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave (salaried only)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program

About W. R. Grace

W. R. Grace is a global specialty chemical company that produces and sells catalysts and silica-based materials. The company operates in two segments: Grace Catalysts Technologies and Grace Materials Technologies. Grace Catalysts Technologies provides catalysts and related products and technologies used in refining, petrochemical and other chemical manufacturing applications. Grace Materials Technologies provides specialty materials, including silica-based and silica-alumina-based materials, used in coatings, consumer, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications. The company was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.
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