Associate MRP Buyer

Watts Water•Export, PA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

As the Associate MRP Buyer, you will be responsible for executing purchase orders generated by the MRP system and ensuring the accuracy of planning signals that drive replenishment. A strong understanding of master data and planning parameters such as lead times, order quantities, and safety stock is critical to your success in this role. You will monitor MRP exceptions daily, follow up on supply issues, and validate that procurement activity aligns with system logic and real-world supplier performance. Working closely with the Demand Planning, Schedulers, and Inventory teams, you will identify and escalate discrepancies in system inputs, helping to refine planning parameters and ensure accurate, timely product availability. Your focus will be on executing purchases, maintaining data integrity, and supporting continuous improvement in planning and replenishment performance. This position reports to the MRP Lead and plays a key role in delivering the “Right Product, Right Place, Right Time” commitment across our supply chain. This position reports to the MRP Lead. This role is onsite and is based in Export, PA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the field of operations or supply chain or similar field.
A minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
Proficient with MRP and DRP.
Understanding of S&OP processes.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate insights from quantitative and qualitative data.
Develop creative solutions to complex problems
Clearly communicate results of analysis in verbal and written formats.
Ability to use Power BI and MS Office software
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

A certification in supply chain from APICS, certified in production and inventory management (CPIM or CSCP) preferred.
SAP experience preferred.
Anaplan experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute MRP-Driven Procurement Review and act on MRP-generated purchase recommendations, ensuring on-time replenishment of components and finished goods
Monitor MRP exception messages (e.g., reschedules, expedites, cancels) and escalate supply constraints as needed
Own Planning Parameter Accuracy Maintain accurate planning parameters, such as lead times, lot sizes, and minimum order quantities
Audit and update master data regularly to ensure alignment between planning assumptions and supplier performance
Drive System Integrity Ensure ERP and APS systems reflect accurate supply planning logic
Identify and resolve data inconsistencies that impact MRP reliability or result in missed signals
Support Inventory and Service Goals Track inventory performance against targets, addressing excess, aging, or stockout risks proactively
Conduct root cause analysis for service misses and recommend corrective actions, including expedited freight if necessary
Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Customer Service, Distribution, Demand Planning, and Sourcing to resolve delivery issues and align supply decisions
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in planning workflows, data governance, and system usability
Customer-Centric Decision Making Prioritize actions that improve service and deliver the “Right Product, Right Time” experience for customers
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment across the supply chain.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Company management.
Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)