ERP & MRP Specialist @ Actalent

Charlotte, NC | Full-Time | $75,000-$85,000Build Better Systems. Drive Operational Excellence.

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking an ERP & MRP Specialist to support and optimize their ERP system while helping improve inventory accuracy, material planning, and production execution. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being the go-to resource for ERP users, solving operational challenges, and improving business processes. You'll work closely with operations, inventory, purchasing, and production teams to ensure the ERP system supports the day-to-day needs of a fast-paced manufacturing environment.If you're an ERP power user who enjoys working with people, processes, and data, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What You'll Do

• Support the ongoing administration, maintenance, and optimization of the company's ERP system.
• Manage MRP activities to ensure materials are available to support customer demand and production schedules.
• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counting, reconciliation, and process improvements.
• Assist with production scheduling and planning activities.
• Serve as a key ERP resource for employees by providing training, troubleshooting, and day-to-day system support.
• Maintain accurate bills of materials (BOMs), routings, inventory records, and planning data.
• Develop reports and dashboards that improve visibility into inventory, materials, and operational performance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve ERP utilization across the organization.
• Partner with operations, purchasing, and inventory teams to solve challenges and increase overall efficiency.

What Success Looks Like

Within Your First 90 Days

• Gain a strong understanding of the company's ERP environment and operational workflows.
• Build relationships with production, inventory, purchasing, and leadership teams.
• Begin supporting ERP users and troubleshooting system-related issues.
• Learn current inventory management and material planning processes.

Within 6 Months

• Take ownership of inventory-related ERP processes.
• Develop and execute plans to improve inventory accuracy.
• Become a trusted resource for ERP training and support.
• Recommend process improvements that support continued business growth and increasing production volumes.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of ERP experience in a manufacturing, production, distribution, or related environment.
• Strong understanding of:
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Inventory management and inventory control
• Production scheduling
• ERP system workflows and data management
• Experience supporting end users, troubleshooting ERP issues, and improving system processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both office and production teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP implementation, optimization, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, or business intelligence tools.
• SQL experience is a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
• Experience with high-volume production operations is an asset.
• Experience with OnRamp ERP is highly desirable; however, candidates with experience using other ERP platforms are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Schedule

Salary: $75,000-$85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Schedule:

• Monday-Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing organization.
• Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support.
• Ability to take ownership of key ERP and inventory initiatives.
• Direct influence on operational improvement and business performance.
• Long-term growth opportunity for someone looking to become a subject matter expert in ERP and inventory management.

Apply Today

If you have a strong ERP experience and enjoy supporting users, improving processes, and helping organizations operate more efficiently, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $34.00 - $38.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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