Lead, Planning Master Data

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead, Planning Master Data to join a growing medical device organization located in Audubon, PA. The Lead, Planning Master Data will be responsible for ensuring planning master data integrity across ERP/MRP systems, driving supply chain performance through data governance, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities of the Lead, Planning Master Data:

• Establish and maintain governance standards for planning master data across multiple sites and regions.

 • Manage and validate planning parameters including lead times, safety stock, lot sizing, reorder points, BOMs, sourcing rules, and capacity data.

 • Serve as the subject matter expert for MRP logic, ERP system behavior, and planning data accuracy.

 • Investigate and resolve planning system issues, shortages, excess inventory, and scheduling anomalies.

 • Partner with Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, IT, Finance, and Quality teams to improve system performance and data integrity.

 • Lead data cleansing, standardization, and harmonization initiatives across ERP platforms.

 • Support new product introductions by ensuring accurate master data and planning configurations before launch.

 • Develop reporting and dashboards to monitor data quality, inventory risk, and planning effectiveness.

 • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory performance.

Qualifications of the Lead, Planning Master Data:

• 8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, master data governance, ERP/MRP systems, or related functions within a regulated manufacturing environment.

 • Strong expertise in MRP logic, planning parameter design, inventory optimization, BOM management, and capacity planning.

 • Advanced Excel skills with experience using Power BI for reporting and analytics.

 • Experience with SQL, database management, or data extraction tools preferred.

 • Knowledge of FDA, ISO, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

 • APICS CPIM/CSCP certification preferred.

 • Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement experience preferred.

 • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.

 • Ability to travel up to 25%.

Compensation for the Lead, Planning Master Data includes:

• Salary range: 85,000-90,000k/year

 • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO

 • Opportunity to join a high-growth, innovation-focused medical device organization

 • Monday-Friday onsite schedule

This job opens for applications on 10/07/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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