ERP Master Planner

Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA 

Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite 

Industry: Industrial Manufacturing 

Overview 

A rapidly growing industrial manufacturer in Wilkes-Barre is seeking an ERP Master Planner to play a critical role in optimizing production planning, ERP processes, and supply chain execution. 

This is a high-impact role supporting a company currently exceeding 30% growth and expanding operations across multiple plants. The ERP Master Planner will help strengthen planning processes, improve ERP data integrity, and drive continuous operational improvements. 

Important: Direct experience with M1 ERP is NOT required. Candidates with strong hands-on ERP implementation and planning experience in other ERP systems will be trained on M1. 

This role requires a strong planning leader who can take ownership of ERP-driven planning processes, influence operations, and drive process improvements across the organization. 

Why This Opportunity Stands Out 

• High-visibility role with direct exposure to executive leadership 
• Opportunity to lead ERP and planning process improvements, not just maintain systems 
• Ability to influence operational efficiency and decision-making across production, supply chain, and leadership 
• Join a stable, financially strong company experiencing rapid growth and expansion 
• Entrepreneurial, agile environment where strong performers can expand their scope and leadership impact 
• Collaborative, people-focused leadership team committed to employee development 
• Opportunity to help shape ERP best practices and planning infrastructure 

Key Responsibilities 

• Own and lead ERP-driven production planning and material requirements planning (MRP) 
• Develop and maintain Master Production Schedules (MPS) 
• Run MRP cycles and resolve planning exceptions (shortages, overdue components, scheduling conflicts) 
• Maintain and improve ERP data accuracy, including: 
• Bills of Materials (BOMs) 
• Routings 
• Lead times 
• Safety stock levels 
• Planning parameters 
• Drive planning process improvements and ERP optimization initiatives 
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, procurement, engineering, finance, and leadership 
• Support ERP implementation improvements and operational scaling 
• Monitor and improve key planning metrics such as on-time delivery, inventory levels, and planning accuracy 
• Support new product introductions and operational expansion 

Required Qualifications 

• 3+ years of experience in: 
• Production planning 
• Master scheduling 
• Materials planning 
• OR supply chain planning in a manufacturing environment 
• Strong ERP experience with hands-on MRP ownership 
• Demonstrated leadership experience in planning, scheduling, or supply chain functions 
• Experience maintaining or correcting: 
• BOMs 
• Routings 
• Lead times 
• Safety stock levels 
• Planning parameters 
• Experience resolving MRP exceptions and material shortages 
• Direct ownership of production or materials planning processes 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills 
• Ability to operate independently and influence cross-functional teams 
• Must be onsite in Wilkes-Barre, PA (local or willing to relocate) 

Preferred Experience (Not Required) 

• M1 ERP experience (training provided) 
• ERP implementation or ERP process improvement leadership 
• Background in industrial manufacturing environments such as: 
• CNC machining 
• Fabrication 
• Job shop manufacturing 
• Industrial equipment manufacturing 
• Experience working in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments 
• Advanced Excel skills 

Work Environment & Culture 

• Fast-growing industrial manufacturing company exceeding growth targets 
• Lean, agile, and collaborative environment 
• High-impact role with meaningful ownership and leadership responsibility 
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and operational decision-making 
• Stable organization with strong long-term growth trajectory 
• Leadership team focused on employee growth and development 

Reporting Structure 

• Reports to VP of Operations 
• Opportunity for expanded leadership responsibility as supply chain function grows 

Ideal Candidate Profile 

• This role is ideal for a hands-on planning leader who wants to: 
• Take ownership of ERP and planning processes 
• Lead improvements and drive operational efficiency 
• Influence leadership decisions and operational strategy 
• Grow with a rapidly expanding manufacturing organization 

Apply if you have hands-on MRP experience and want to make a measurable impact in a growing industrial organization.

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