Sr. Associate Materials Planning

Position Overview The Sr. Associate, Materials Planning primary focus is managing raw materials, work‑in‑process, establishing and managing the material requirements planning process; managing item/material master data and processes; and working closely with manufacturing and procurement to execute materials planning and purchase order generation. Job Description Manage and optimize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials, consumables, components, and starting materials for intermediate and finished product manufacturing, aligned with the production plan. Continuously monitor MRP, generate purchase requisitions, and manage orders with suppliers and other facilities as needed. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Warehouse Operations and Quality teams to ensure a robust inventory management and material requirement planning program is developed and sustained. Promptly identify, elevate, and resolve material‑related issues to manage material availability risks. Monitor and report slow‑moving, expiring and obsolete inventory to formulate a plant plan for handling and management. Develop, monitor, and report appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Identify and implement continuous improvement ideas and plans to reduce waste and increase customer satisfaction. Perform additional tasks as needed to meet team and organizational goals. Travel required (up to 10%) Education and Professional Requirements Bachelor's degree (business management or related field; specialization in Supply Chain management, industrial engineering and/or logistics a plus) with 3+ years of experience; OR associate's degree with 4+ years of experience in Materials Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing; OR a high school diploma with 6+ years of experience. APICS CPIM/CSCP certification preferred. Professional Qualifications Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and other applications. Working knowledge with MRP systems, SAP experience preferred. Shown/Proven ability to influence change management and experience managing multiple competing priorities. Experience in problem‑solving and critical thinking that leads with data, seeks subject matter expertise and is considerate of others point‑of‑view. Ability to identify areas of opportunity and devise and implement measures to mitigate issues. Salary and Benefits $72,000 - $94,000 depending on experience Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance 401k Paid Time Off EEO Information Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc. ADA Information If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (View email address on click.appcast.io). #J-18808-Ljbffr Merck & Co.