Position Details

Salary $19K – $22K USD / year

Type Full-Time

Experience entry

Exp. Years 2-4 years of experience

Education 3-year degree (or High school graduate with equivalent related experience)

Category Operations & Logistics

About this role

The NPI Material Planning Associate plans and pipelines inventory for NPI projects and reviews shortage reports to ensure uninterrupted supply. They act as a liaison between internal teams and resolve discrepancies before material ordering.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and pipeline inventory for NPI Projects
Review shortage reports to assure uninterrupted supply of inventory
Serve as a liaison between Arrow internal resources and corporate departments
Resolve discrepancies with the engineering and sales prior to material ordering
Identify problems and relevant issues using standard procedures

Technical Overview

The technical scope centers on inventory/material planning for manufacturing NPI projects, using ERP systems and Excel. No specific ERP brand is stated, but ERP system experience is required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an entry-level to early-career material planner with 2+ years of experience supporting manufacturing material planning and using ERP systems. They are strong in Excel (Intermediate), can review shortage reports to ensure uninterrupted supply, and communicate clearly and proactively with internal engineering and sales teams.

Must-Have Skills

Experience using ERP systemsExperience managing material for manufacturingExcel IntermediateExcellent verbal and written communication; must be fluent in English

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with NPI preferred

Tools & Platforms

ERP systemsExcel

Required Skills

NPI Projectsinventory planningpipeline inventoryshortage reportsERP systemsmanufacturing material managementmaterial orderingdiscrepancy resolutionExcel Intermediateverbal and written communicationfluent in Englishliaison

Hard Skills

NPI ProjectsInventory planningInventory pipelineShortage reports reviewCustomer requirements communicationLiaison management between internal departmentsMaterial orderingDiscrepancy resolution (engineering and sales)Manufacturing material managementERP systemsExcel Intermediate

Soft Skills

Proactive approachSense of urgencyExcellent verbal and written communicationCommunication timeliness and effectivenessSound decision-makingCustomer service mindsetInterdepartmental coordination

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing

Job Function Maintain inventory and supply continuity for NPI projects through material planning and ERP-based execution.

Role Subtype Inventory Analyst

Tech Domains ERP & CRM Systems

Keywords for Your Resume

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Deal Breakers

Experience using ERP systems, Experience managing material for manufacturing, Excel Intermediate, Fluent in English (verbal and written)

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