MRP Planner at Proximo Spirits in Lawrenceburg, Indiana

Posted in Other 21 days ago.

Type: full-time





Job Description:

Position Summary

Ensure Material availability to satisfy production requirements, while building stronger suppliers.

Role & Responsibilities
  • Performs materials planning on the short, mid and long term.

  1. SAP MRP planning for materials.
  2. Follow up to exception messages (collective display list) in SAP.
  3. Confirms materials for the fixed zone and the planning time fence.
  4. Weekly follow up to PO's confirmation.
  5. PO's creation to be shared with suppliers.
  6. Shares rolling forecast with corresponding suppliers.
  7. Material planning for new products or material changes.
  8. Plans and owns the phase in/phase out of materials, to avoid materials waste.


  • Maintains materials master data.

  1. Maintains master data for corresponding materials (MRP views 1 to 4).
  2. Audit master data vs safety socks system.
  3. Updates safety stock vs safety stock calculator system.
  4. Updates safety stock calculator system with new products.


  • Phase in /phase out owner for materials.

  1. Runs Monthly obsolete/slow mover inventory report (process owner).
  2. Ensures new materials are available on time for production runs.
  3. Ensures materials orders according to plan to minimize inventory remnants during material transitions for new products/materials.
  4. Follow-up and executes action plans to eliminate obsolete/slow mover inventory.
  5. Responsible to create awareness of excess inventory risks during material transitions.


  • Responsible for materials inventory.

  1. Runs weekly BWL report (process owner).
  2. Follows up his/her materials on the BWL report and execute actions accordingly to keep them within limits.
  3. Works with MPS planners to create action plans for slow mover inventory.
  4. Responsible to create awareness of excess inventory risks due to demand variability or suppliers MOQ's.
  5. Follows-up on rejected materials returns to supplier.
  6. Creates root cause analysis for materials off BWL and/or inventory glidepath.


Key Competencies
  • Analytical--Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
  • Planning/Organizing--Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
  • Business Acumen--Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
  • Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skilfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
  • Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Key Relationships
  • Internal: Manufacturing, Distilleries, Procurement, Finance, Logistics & NPD/Marketing
  • External: Vendors& Distilleries

Knowledge and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Proven experience in purchase planning or supply chain planning
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Strong analytical skills (data driven).
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
  • Identify business process opportunities and implement improvements.
  • Strong strategic and business sense.
  • Strong SAP and Excel skillset.
  • Flexible - looking to work in a less structured, less 'corporate', fast moving, dynamic and rapidly growing business.

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