Material Requirements Planner (MRP) at BURN

About the role

BURN Manufacturing is seeking a Material Requirements Planner (MRP) to ensure the timely procurement, availability, and optimal inventory levels of raw materials for the Biomass Business Unit. This role will manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) in Microsoft Dynamics NAV (NAV), coordinate with procurement, and ensure seamless material flow to support manufacturing operations across multiple countries.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in MRP, procurement planning, inventory management, and ERP systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

Material Requirements Planning (MRP) & ERP Management (NAV)

• Develop and maintain the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) in Microsoft Dynamics NAV (NAV).
• Ensure that raw materials, components, and packaging materials are available to meet production schedules.
• Monitor material demand vs. supply, adjusting purchase orders and inventory targets as needed.
• Ensure real-time data accuracy in NAV, updating material lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and safety stock levels.
• Work closely with Production Planners and Demand Planners to align material availability with the Master Production Schedule (MPS).

Procurement Planning & Supplier Coordination

• Follow up on purchase orders and coordinate with the Procurement Team to ensure on-time material deliveries.
• Collaborate with Procurement & Quality Teams to ensure supplier performance meets BURN’s quality and lead time expectations.
• Track open purchase orders (POs) and follow up on order confirmations, shipping updates, and delivery schedules.

Inventory Optimization & Risk Management

• Define and monitor safety stock levels to prevent stockouts while minimizing excess inventory.
• Ensure accurate inventory control through regular cycle counts and stock reconciliation.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to raw material shortages, excess stock, and obsolescence.
• Work with warehouse and logistics teams to optimize stock storage, FIFO (First-In, First-Out) practices, and material flow.
• Analyse slow-moving or obsolete inventory and recommend action plans for utilization or disposal.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Material Planning, Procurement Planning, or Supply Chain Management.
• Strong expertise in ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV preferred) and MRP planning tools.
• Proven experience in raw material planning, procurement coordination, and inventory optimization.
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other data analytics tools.
• Knowledge of warehouse management, inventory control, and supplier management.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is highly preferred.
• Analytical & problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze material demand and optimize supply strategies.
• Strong communication & collaboration: Ability to work with procurement, production, and logistics teams.
• Detail-oriented & organized: Ensuring accuracy in material planning, order placement, and inventory tracking.
• Proactive & adaptable: Able to adjust material plans based on changing production schedules or supplier constraints.
• Tech-savvy: Comfortable working with ERP systems, MRP modules, and data-driven planning tools