Material Planner 2

Material Planner 2 Location: 1000 New Horizons Way, VacavilleCalifornia95688 Duration: 12-Month Contract (Potential for Extension or Conversion) Pay Rate: $45-$51/hr(W2) Based On experience Benefits: Weekly pay, Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Work Model: Fully Onsite Summary: This role is ideal for a supply chain professional who thrives at the intersection ofprocurement and analytics. While titled as an MRP Planner, this position functions primarily as an external-facingBuyer/Procurement Specialistrather than an internal scheduler. You will focus heavily on supplier management, procurement execution, and leveraging modern software tools to optimize our supply chain. Job Duties: Procurement & Buyer Operations: Convert MRP/MPS requirements into purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Manage external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials. Supplier Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for external vendors, resolving supply chain issues, expediting orders, and managing delivery performance. Analytics & Dashboarding: Leverage data tools to analyze supply chain metrics. Design, build, and maintain performance dashboards to track on-time delivery, supplier reliability, and inventory levels. Inventory & Risk Management: Monitor inventory levels proactively to identify potential shortages, excess stock, and supplier risks, implementing swift corrective action. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Finance to ensure material readiness for production and New Product Introductions (NPI). Candidate Qualifications Must-Haves: ERP Experience: Proven hands-on experience using ERP systems. Oracle or NetSuite experience is highly preferred (over SAP). Technical & Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel . Strong proficiency in Power BI with a genuine passion for analytics, data interpretation, and creating functional dashboards. A natural curiosity for exploring and mastering new software tools. Procurement Background: Prior experience as a Junior Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Specialist focusing on supplier-facing management rather than purely internal planning. Nice-to-Haves: Experience using Fabriq or similar supply chain collaboration platforms. Experience in a highly regulated Biotech/FDA-regulated environment (though any manufacturing industry experience is highly valued). Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or equivalent relevant experience. #TMCA #J-18808-Ljbffr