MRP Planner (MFG)

Abstrax Tech

Company: We are a family of scientists, farmers, and pioneers working toward the development of a modern, global industry. Our core value of Innovative Creativity is why Abstrax Tech, Inc. is a leading innovator of the sensorial experiences that shape the cannabis industry.

We specialize in ingredient, processing, and formulation science with a specific focus on terpene research as it relates to:

• Flavor Profiles

• Fragrance

• Discovering New Valuable Molecules

Abstrax collaborates with established equipment and instrument manufacturers to help advance the industry in the manufacturing and analytical sectors.

We are with some of the industry’s largest & growing brands, doing custom formulations for products like vape pens, concentrates, topicals, tinctures, alcohol and more. Although we create Raving Fans everywhere we go, we credit our success to our ability to curate a culture of Teamwork. We are intentional with our recruiting process, ensuring we build our teams with tremendous Care who will continue to deploy the highest Quality of products.

What We Can Do For You:

• Provide insight into a specialized, high growth industry
• Provide the opportunity to acquire highly sought out skills
• Provide the opportunity to further enhance current professional strengths
• Provide a clear path for career advancement
• Provide a safe environment to produce quality work

Extras:

• Affordable group medical/dental/vision coverages
• Over 3 weeks of paid time off and holidays
• Annual performance reviews
• Abstrax Tech Perks dashboard
• 401K

MRP Planner:

We have grown exponentially over the last couple of years and need a resourceful and innovative Planner to be responsible for Procurement & Production Planning and maintaining an adequate inventory supply of materials for production. This position will report directly to the company’s Manufacturing VP.

This is a full-time salaried position with our fast-growing company. We have cultivated a professional, but friendly atmosphere where respect and communication are highly valued.

What You Will Do:

• Procure goods i.e. raw goods, packaging, ingredients etc.
• Establish and maintain healthy supplier/vendor relationships.
• Plan, operate, and maintain daily MRP reports to ensure adequate materials supply for weekly and monthly production schedules.
• Assist with updating materials data in ERP system.
• Managing Inventories in multiple locations and multiple formats.
• Create and update PO’s, order confirmations, and delivery dates in ERP system.
• Communicate regularly with suppliers to ensure POs are fulfilled and verify expected delivery dates.
• Manage transportation of raw materials from multiple locations to multiple destinations i.e testing facilities, 3rd party storage, extraction facility.
• Escalate any risks to manager; inform company partners as needed.
• Work cross functionally as needed to develop mitigation plans and provide updates.
• Document and share supplier performance issues to appropriate internal functions,
• (Procurement, Supplier Quality).
• Manage inventory of POs, procurement stock, and procurement non-stock items.
• Develop and maintain inventory systems for on-site and off-site materials and supplies.
• Gather between two to three supplier, vendor, and shipping company quotes for purposes of price negotiation.
• Procure and maintain required quantities of materials (supplies) to support optimal production.
• Assess and revise inventory processes for increased efficiency and profitability.
• Develop policies and procedures that promote supply chain efficiency; revise as needed.
• Verify supply chain policies and procedures adhere to company and regulatory quality and safety standards. Implement subsequent changes as needed.
• Assess the need for material-handling staffing and equipment. Make recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.
• Manage production planning, work order priorities, short- and long-term capacity planning, and reporting.
• Create and schedule production orders per plan.
• Coordinate production plans to ensure materials are provided to maintain production.
• Proactively communicate and mitigate issues with production constraints.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Production, Logistics, Quality, R&D, and other teams as needed to review production schedules, testing schedules, backlog status, and other potential schedule interruptions or rescheduling.
• Support shipment scheduling between manufacturer and 3PL to ensure timely delivery of target work orders.
• Interact with production daily to resolve issues regarding production scheduling or to provide additional information as requested from production.
• Manage work-in process and ensure production orders are properly processed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualities and Skills You Will Need:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, ERPs, and other computer software.
• Strong purchasing and planning management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills active listening, teamwork, responsibility, dependability, leadership, motivation, flexibility, patience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in an ever-changing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Admin preferred.
• 3-5 years Planning, Operations or related experience.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work with a sense of urgency.
• Able to develop and maintain strong cooperative working relationships within the group and across the organization.
• Experience using an ERP system; Acumatica experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $72,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working in a cannabis adjacent company?

Experience:

• MRP: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Corona, CA 92881 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Corona, CA 92881

Salary : $60,000 - $72,500