MRP Planner

General Information

Name


MRP Planner


Employment Type


Temporary


Position level


Full-time


Virtual/Remote?


No


Labor Category


Engineering


Date


17-May-2026


City


RAYNHAM


State


Massachusetts


Country


United States


Ref #


9247857721


Description & Requirements

Description

MRP Planner
Kelly Services is currently seeking a MRP Planner for one of our top clients in Warsaw, IN or Raynham, MA.

• A Materials Replenishment Planner will be responsible for procuring raw and packaging materials by converting the output of the ERP detailed schedule into daily/weekly materials requirements.
• The MRP planner will ensure availability of the right quantity of components to the production lines when needed; communicating the plan to the different suppliers within the agreed lead times.
• Optimizing the flow of materials, while considering plan warehouse capacity and inventory targets, eliminating potential disruptions in the storage area, minimizing both storage cost and potential SLOB will also be key to this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review purchase requisitions and delivery schedule lines including exceptions for 1st cut MRP Liaise with suppliers to clarify potential plan constraints and collaborating between supplier and the key internal partners Integrate feedback to generate 2nd cut MRP
• Finalize MRP and confirm quantities and dates, ensuring that all material delivery schedules are communicated to the suppliers on time in order to meet plan requirements
• Communicate/handover plan to MAKE for execution
• Manage potential abrupt deviations to the plan, assessing with the suppliers the feasibility of the changes and rapidly highlight to the affected internal partners
• Lead and provide material supplier input to the S OP process to allow for clarity of risks and opportunities
• Liaise with warehouse staff to understand and adhere to space constraints, maintaining inventory levels within agreed targets, including leading all aspects of slow moving and obsolete SLOB
• Collaborate with quality assurance and warehouse staff regarding rejected/defective materials, making the physical arrangements with the supplier to ensure timely return of goods to disposal
• Lead continuous improvement processes to increase efficiencies of standard work
• Lead all aspects of the material Phase-in/Phase-out process

Qualifications Education:

• Bachelor s Degree or equivalent is preferred

Experience and Skills:

• Required: Experience with an ERP system SAP/APO/SNP/etc. is required Demonstrates strong analytical skills- ability to handle and manipulate large amounts of data and convert to clear business information
• Ability to make decisions based on data and business insights
• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships, considering multifaceted perspective and styles
• Ability to target their communication as appropriate for the audience and make presentations to a small-medium sized audience
• Preferred: A minimum of 2 years of related experience is required Planning or manufacturing experience in a medical/Pharmaceutical or Consumer industry
• Ability to apply project and personal leadership to successfully achieve project, team and individual goals
• Ability to influence others in a matrix environment
• Ability to challenge the status quo and evaluate processes to determine if refinements would enhance results and productivity or quality and/or ability to work with continuous improvement tools

Other:

• Ability to travel up to 10 domestically and or internationally may be required
• Supply Chain Certification APICS/IBF/etc. is helpful MRP experience as well as ERP system experience.
• SAP preferred with Windchill or some PLM system experience.
• High level activities if on the project would be: PP L MRP Develop site specific detailed cut-over plans and validate lead times, variant mapping, and T lane setups.
• Execute inventory builds, track first delivery dates, and manage first orders through to primary DC.
• Oversee procurement of new components, production phase-out, and lifecycle code retirement.
• Supplier S Ops where relevant managing tactical communications with suppliers.
• Lead cut-over strategy development at site, resolve delays, and align safety stock updates and System changes.

Important information: This position is recruited by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Why Kelly®?
The Managed Solutions practice within Kelly Outsourcing and Consulting Group (KellyOCG®) is one focus within the full array of Kelly Services® workforce solutions.
Kelly Services has transformed from the staffing industry pioneer to a leading workforce solutions provider. KellyOCG is the distinguished outsourcing and consulting segment of Kelly Services, known for applying a forward-looking approach that enables companies to make strategic workforce planning decisions that impact their business and competitive advantage.
The Managed Solutions practice area of KellyOCG is dedicated to partnering with clients to architect and implement solutions that put them in a position to meet their operational obligation to their organization and freedom to focus on their more strategic business needs.
As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:

• Vacation and sick pay
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Group medical, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance options
• Kelly Discounts on goods and services, auto and home insurance, and tuition at Kelly partner schools
• Kelly Learning Center offers free courses and trainings
• Weekly pay

About Kelly Services®
As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to have a role in managing employment opportunities for more than one million workers around the globe. We employ 550,000 of these individuals directly with the remaining workers engaged through our talent supply chain network of supplier partners. Revenue in 2015 was $5.5 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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