MRP Buyer Co-op, January - June 2027
About The Position
Watts is hiring an MRP Buyer Co-op for January through June 2027. The role executes purchase orders generated by the MRP system and ensures the accuracy of planning signals that drive replenishment. Success requires understanding master data and planning parameters, including lead times, order quantities, and safety stock. The co-op will monitor MRP exceptions daily, follow up on supply issues, and verify that procurement activity aligns with system logic and supplier performance. The position reports to the Sr. Manager, MRP Buying and is based in North Andover, Massachusetts, with a hybrid schedule: onsite Monday through Wednesday and remote Thursday and Friday. It is a full-time co-op role. The Watts Co-op Program offers hands-on experience with real-world projects and day-to-day operations, along with opportunities to network and collaborate across departments. The role contributes to planning workflows, data governance, system usability, and the customer experience of receiving the right product at the right time. The work is performed in an office environment. Physical requirements include remaining seated and performing repetitive keyboard or mouse tasks for extended periods; moving around the office and handling office-related materials; reading, computer use, and data entry; communicating with coworkers and management; operating standard office equipment; and occasionally lifting and carrying light objects.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain, or a similar field.
- Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to communicate analytical results clearly in verbal and written formats.
- Ability to use Power BI and Office software.
- Demonstrated integrity and respect in interactions, contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Strong accountability, ownership of tasks, and follow-through on commitments.
- Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
- Must establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing.
- Punctuality and dependability.
- Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
- Ability to follow company personnel policies, procedures, and process standards.
- Ability to maintain productive, collaborative relationships with coworkers.
- Commitment to Watts’ values and cultural beliefs, including integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, transparency, growth mindset, customer-focused innovation, communication, collaboration, inclusion, and taking action.
Responsibilities
- Review and act on MRP-generated purchase recommendations to replenish components and finished goods on time.
- Monitor MRP exception messages and follow up on supply issues.
- Audit and update planning parameters and master data regularly.
- Maintain data and system integrity and resolve issues that create cost, cash, or service impacts.
- Conduct root cause analysis for service misses and recommend corrective actions.
- Prioritize actions that improve service and deliver the right product at the right time for customers.
- Communicate with internal stakeholders to maintain transparency and alignment across the supply chain.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in planning workflows, data governance, and system usability.
- Take on other projects and duties assigned by the Sr. Manager, MRP Buying or company management.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on skills, qualifications, and experience (benefit statement applies to permanent roles, not internship roles).
- Medical and dental coverage (permanent roles only).
- Retirement benefits (permanent roles only).
- Family-building benefits, including paid maternity and paternity leave (permanent roles only).
- 10 paid holidays and paid time off (permanent roles only).
- Professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement (permanent roles only).
- Fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs (permanent roles only).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
