Materials Planner - Food Manufacuring - Site Based

About the role

The Materials Planner is responsible for ensuring that adequate quantities of the correct raw and packaging materials are on hand to support the production schedule. In addition, this individual also responsible for monitoring and controlling packaging inventory levels, to optimize packaging inventory turns on all items and minimize inventory obsolescence where possible.

Responsibilities

• Developing supporting material plans and working closely with Production Scheduling to identify supply problems related to schedule changes.
• Maintaining raw and packaging bill of material information as needed on new or existing items.
• Monitoring raw and packaging inventory levels to optimize inventory turns and minimize obsolescence.
• Ensuring compliance with supply chain management processes and shipping/receiving procedures.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, logistics, inventory management preferred; High school diploma/GED required.
• Purchasing certificate and/or Production Planning certificate, APICS, CPIM is a plus.
• 4+ years of experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.
• Strong SAP user in areas of MRP/Scheduling, Inventory Management, Master Data, Warehouse Management and Production Control.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communications (verbal/written) skills at all levels of the operation.

Qualifications

• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of various Supply Chain management processes.
• Experience in shipping and receiving various materials.
• Excellent team management skills.
• Good communication skills with the ability to deliver amazing customer service to both internal and external customers.

Skills

• Supply Chain management processes.
• Material planning and inventory management.
• Purchasing and logistics.
• SAP user in MRP/Scheduling, Inventory Management, Master Data, Warehouse Management, and Production Control.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate personal needs.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Pay

$XX.XX - $XXXX per year based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with standard business hours.