MRP Lead
Core
Lead Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities for a specific category cluster to ensure material availability for production and market demand.
Role type
Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning
Builds
Weekly/daily material plans and purchase orders for production
Domain
Consumer Goods / Supply Chain Planning
Required skills
MRP planning, Supply Chain Planning, ERP systems, Inventory analytics, PO issuance, Team management, Data analysis, Excel proficiency, Process improvement
Preferred skills
MBA in Operations/Supply Chain/Engineering, RPA implementation, Query/reporting tools
Technologies
ERP systems, RPA, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead the MRP team for a specific category; Issue purchase orders to suppliers; Collaborate with Factory Supply and CCC Supply Planning; Share 16-week plans with Central Material Planning; Coordinate material PIPO for new launches; Highlight material risks to Supply Planning; Provide management reports and KPIs; Conduct Root Cause Analysis for plan failures; Manage supplier performance; Adopt standard agendas and compliance targets; Develop tools with IT teams and apply RPA.
Seniority
Senior, Management (L6/L7)