Job Title: SAP Planning, Procurement & Inventory Management Specialist
Location: Morrisville, NC
Duration: 6 Months
Position Overview
The SAP Planning, Procurement & Inventory Management Specialist will support supply chain operations by managing SAP planning, procurement, inventory management, and master data activities. This role is responsible for ensuring material availability, accurate inventory visibility, efficient procurement processes, and data integrity within SAP S/4HANA.
The position will collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Warehouse teams, and external suppliers to optimize supply chain performance and support operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
SAP Planning, Procurement & Inventory Management
- Create, monitor, and manage inbound deliveries in SAP to support timely material receipt and inventory visibility.
- Perform invoice matching and resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, goods receipts, and vendor invoices.
- Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP), including planning strategies and master data maintenance for ND (No Planning) and PD (MRP Planned) materials.
- Review and process purchase requisitions (PRs), ensuring appropriate vendor consolidation and sourcing opportunities.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, and external suppliers to ensure material availability and on-time delivery.
- Monitor inventory levels, demand requirements, and supply risks to support business continuity and production schedules.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within planning, procurement, and inventory management processes.
SAP Master Data Governance & Maintenance
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of critical master data within SAP S/4HANA, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
- Create, maintain, and govern the following SAP master data objects:
- Material Master Data
- Vendor Master Data
- Source Lists
- Purchasing Info Records
- Quality Inspection Plans
- Quality Info Records
- Bills of Material (BOMs)
- Routings
- Production Versions
- Warehouse Master Data
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, including:
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Procurement Processes
- Inventory Management
- Master Data Management
- Experience managing vendor relationships, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice reconciliation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in supply chain planning, procurement, materials management, or SAP master data management.
- Experience working with SAP S/4HANA supply chain processes preferred.
- ET_PB01
Pay: $33.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
