Network Material Planner

About the role

This role reports to the Network Materials Manager or MSM Lead and will work with: Production Scheduling, IBP Team, EM Team, Plant Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the supply of specific materials across the BU network (including materials for unbundled EMs).
• Manage inventory and purchase orders to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
• Plan product families across the network and maintain inventory levels.
• Communicate with the Planning and EMs teams about materials risks for EMs and follow up on actions.
• Collaborate with BU Network Schedulers and EMs (DHL&Pacon) to align material requirements with production schedules.
• Develop a plan that aligns with BU inventory and service goals.
• Weekly review materials shortage reports for both raw and HalBs.
• Issue purchase orders for network material needs and work with vendors on move-in/out strategies based on inventory and production needs.
• Review ARIBA deviations for all raw materials for DHL& Pacon.
• Be the one point of contact regarding materials requests to the EM.
• Be the point of prioritization/escalation with suppliers for raws and the plant.
• Identify materials risks for unbundled EMs and communicate to the EMs.

Requirements

• 2+ years in materials planning roles.
• 3+ years of work experience in scheduling and materials planning roles (desired).
• Able to analyze data, draw reasonable conclusions, and formulate next steps.
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional communicator.
• Experience using Advanced Planning software tools such as SAP ECC, BW, and Rapid Response.
• Experienced in setting priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships across functions and levels.
• Demonstrated strong aptitude in analysis, root cause identification, and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Certifications: Professional certifications in materials management or supply chain management are preferred.

Skills

• Advanced Planning Software: SAP ECC, BW, Rapid Response.
• Data Analysis: Ability to analyze data and draw reasonable conclusions.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify and solve problems effectively.

Benefits

At Clorox, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more. We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges.

Pay

Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience, and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

Schedule

The workplace type is Hybrid - 3 days in office/2 days working from home.