Materials Planner

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our brands (Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®) are enjoyed everywhere people shop and eat. We are seeking a Materials Planner for our Brooklyn, NY manufacturing facility to ensure the right materials are available at the right time to meet business and production demands.

Responsibilities

• Plan and procure ingredients and packaging materials based on production schedules, forecasts, and business requirements.
• Create and manage purchase orders, process invoices, and partner with Accounts Payable to ensure timely supplier payments.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, resolving service, delivery, and quality issues while securing credits when appropriate.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively manage aging and obsolete materials through collaboration with Production Scheduling, R&D, Procurement, and suppliers.
• Analyze demand, inventory, and supply trends to adjust order quantities and delivery schedules in alignment with changing business needs.
• Partner with Quality Assurance, suppliers, and Accounting to investigate and resolve material quality concerns and recover associated costs.
• Maintain accurate material and vendor master data within SAP, including material masters, pricing, vendor records, info records, source lists, and new item setup.
• Coordinate inbound material deliveries with transportation providers and warehouse teams, tracking purchase orders from shipment through receipt while identifying opportunities to improve service and reduce costs.
• Manage relationships with third‑party logistics providers to support the storage and handling of raw materials.
• Collaborate effectively with corporate teams, suppliers, plant personnel, transportation partners, and service providers to ensure a reliable supply of materials.
• Manage significant inventory investments while balancing service levels, inventory targets, and operational requirements.
• Identify and communicate supply‑chain risks that could impact the site’s ability to meet business objectives, and partner cross‑functionally to develop mitigation plans.
• Develop and execute material‑planning strategies that prevent stockouts, optimize freight expenses, and address fluctuations in supply and demand.
• Coordinate material qualification and testing activities with R&D, Quality, Procurement, and Operations to support business growth, innovation, and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate and promote behavior consistent with the company’s mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and standards of conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree with at least 3 years of experience in material planning, purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or a related function within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement, inventory management, and materials‑planning principles, with the ability to balance supply, demand, and operational requirements.
• Proficiency with SAP or a similar ERP system, including experience managing material, vendor, and purchasing data.
• Additional language skills, particularly Mandarin or Cantonese, are a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop effective solutions.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive service, quality, and cost improvements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing business needs in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams, including Operations, Quality, Procurement, Finance, and R&D.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to accuracy, continuous improvement, and delivering results.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $60,000 – $99,000 annually, with eligibility for a 5 % annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. Starting pay will be determined within this range based on factors such as education, skills, experience, certifications, geography, and other considerations.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards package supporting overall well‑being.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Time‑off programs.
• Retirement and financial offerings.