Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Specialist

About Thoucentric: Thoucentric is a niche management consulting firm focused on helping organizations overcome business challenges, maximize growth & overall performance through effective problem solving, efficient people, process, and technology solutioning, end to end execution and management. We help clients with Business Consulting, Program & Project Management, Digital Transformation, Product Management, Process & Technology Solutioning and Execution including Analytics & Emerging Tech areas cutting across functional areas such as Supply Chain, Finance & HR, Sales & Distribution.

We are a group of seasoned professionals having diverse industry, solution and product experience thereby making us effective business liaisons. We are 300+ consultants strong coming with strong diverse background fueling our growth story in India and across four other global locations viz. US, UK, Singapore, and Australia.

Thoucentric is an ‘Ethos’ that epitomizes the essence of being a good human… living a life of purpose… being life itself! We are an extension of ourselves together! We breed the basic human values of trust, freedom, nimbleness, compassion, integrity, passion, persistence & conviction. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Summary We are seeking a techno-functional specialist to lead and support our Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and operations.

This role is responsible for coordinating between business and IT COE for right MRP Process setup in our ERP platform, ensuring accurate material planning, seamless production scheduling, and efficient inventory management.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the MRP Operation Process including Planning, Supply schedule and material coverage process. Co-ordinate Translate business requirements into functional specifications for system enhancements and workflows. Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, and production teams to align system capabilities with operational needs.

Co-ordinate system testing, data migration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) during ERP/MRP upgrades or implementations. Monitor MRP runs and resolve exceptions related to material shortages, lead times, and demand fluctuations due to systems bugs. Perform root cause analysis on planning discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.

Develop and maintain documentation for system processes, configurations, and training materials. Provide end-user support and training to ensure effective use of MRP tools. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and system performance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. 8–12 years of experience in MRP operations and ERP system management. Strong understanding of BOMs, routings, lead times, and production planning principles. Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as SAP S4 HANA Cloud. Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI) is a plus.

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience with discrete or process manufacturing environments. Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma,. Ability to manage change and lead cross-functional projects. Why Join Us? You’ll be at the heart of our digital supply chain transformation—empowering smarter planning, faster execution, and better business outcomes. If you thrive at the intersection of technology and operations, this is your playground.