$87,096.80–$119,758.10 Per Year
Accounting Close, Alternative Fuels, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Calendar Management, Capacity Management, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Communication Skills, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Dental Insurance, Employee Benefits, High School Diploma, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Logistics, Manufacturing, Materials Planning, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production Costing, Production Management, Production Schedule, Production Support, Production Volume, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Resume Search, Retirement Plan, SAP, Schedule Development, Status Reports, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
Annual Wage Range: $87,096.80 - $119,758.10
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits:U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)
Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.
Job Description
Also known as Production Schedulers, Production Planners, or Material Planners, MRP Planners are responsible for developing daily and weekly production schedules to ensure production deadlines are met. This role involves determining material, equipment, and labor requirements, preparing status and performance reports, and resolving supply planning related issues
Responsibilities (1 of 2)
- Develop, modify, and manage production schedules to meet business demands.
- Evaluate purchase orders and create suitable production schedules based on material availability and production capacity.
- Estimate the required materials, equipment, and labor to support efficient production processes and monitor inventory levels and ensure materials are consistent with production schedules.
- Ensure production related issues are promptly captured within the production schedule and communicated to Supply Chain management Coordinate production operations in alignment with material, labor, and equipment availability.
- Recommend solutions to reduce production costs, improve processes, and enhance product quality.
- Adjust production schedules as needed to meet changing demands and deadlines.
- Deliver regular updates on production progress in forums established to support Supply Chain Execution (via e-mail, scheduled meetings).
- Communicate schedule changes effectively to relevant departments to ensure alignment.
- Manage inventory levels, track production volumes, and monitor customer demand patterns and purchasing trends.
- Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure timely product delivery and collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure materials sourced for production meet quality, specification, and cost-efficiency requirements.
Responsibilities (2 of 2)
- Coordinate with suppliers, procurement, customer service, supply leads, quality, and logistics to maintain smooth supply chain operations.
- Manage inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations effectively.
- Accountable for SAP MRP data maintenance and daily system management
- Executes monthly close-out operations and leads the preparation of close-out reports and reconciliations.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years Business Industry Experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Strong understanding of planning principles, including capacity planning, demand management, and inventory control.
- SAP experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Management,
- Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or other relevant certifications is a plus.
- Experience as a Production/Material Planner
- Experience in a chemical manufacturing or equivalent industry, with preference for process-style planning/manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and planning software.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across functions and manage multiple priorities.
Work Environment:
This role typically operates within a manufacturing environment, requiring close collaboration with production teams, supply chain functions, and external partners to ensure the timely and cost-effective supply of materials necessary for uninterrupted production.
To be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Grace Wellness Program
- Flexible Workplace
- Retirement Plans
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Parental Leave (salaried only)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Donation Match Program
Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.
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You'll find Grace products in toothpaste, car bumpers, water- and fireproofing materials; in cans and bottles; in roads, bridges, and buildings; and in plastics, petroleum products, and much, much more. Over 1,000 Grace patents are the product of a deeply-rooted culture of invention. Grace people develop, manufacture, and deliver breakthrough and proven products to meet needs in new places and new applications in Catalysts Technologies, Materials Technologies, and Construction Products.
Grace's story is a story of quality and commitment; with longstanding relationships and collaboration—with customers, co-workers, partners, and communities. And it's a story of Values that have turned priorities such as safety and respect into Grace DNA.
Finally, it's a story of growth; of dramatic expansion beyond traditional mature markets into the world's fastest growing economies. The success of Grace products mirrors the world's most promising stories of improving living standards throughout the world.
Our promise to customers, to our communities, and to ourselves is to deliver value; safely, reliably, and creatively. When we do, the lives touched by our products and those of our customers are made better.
So we invite you to look closely at the opportunities now available with Grace. If you're ready to lead, ready to grow, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
5,000 to 9,999 employees
Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals