Material Planner

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? Material Planner – Responsibilities Responsible for creating purchase orders or stock transfers of packaging and ingredients for assigned locations. Creates stock transfers as required for sites with storage offsite. Executes MRP utilizing SAP and in accordance with standard business procedures and inventory policies. Responsible for maintaining master data and making adjustments (where needed) as per approved business processes. Ensures system generated pick lists function appropriately to direct staging of materials for production, to meet the production schedule. Monitors inventory movements of packaging and ingredients at a location for potential issues that will impact accuracy and timeliness of planning decisions. Responsible for escalating issues of inventory control that do not follow company processes, and/or will impact business. Reviews consumption of packaging and ingredients in process orders to determine accuracy and identifies for BOM correction if needed. Identifies potential material shortages and works with procurement to pursue missing materials. Escalates (potential) material shortage issues to Production Planner, Supervisor, Production Planner or Manager, Production Planner. Works cooperatively with planning community and other manufacturing locations. Monitor and elevate issues of potential material obsolescence. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, Accounting, Inventory Management or Supply Chain preferred. Internal Candidates: Minimum of (2) years related professional experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience at a minimum. Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP systems, SAP preferred. Solid verbal/written communication skills and ability to effectively interact with both plant and planning team employees. Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs. Strong analytic and technical skills. Must be self-motivated, results oriented, possess high degree of initiative, and work well under pressure. Benefits Development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment. Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family. Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products. Salary Range $71,805 to $94,245 (Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills and training). In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help. Accessibility Saputo Cheese USA Inc. endeavors to make Saputo.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. EEO Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit California Applicant Privacy Notice (CCPA) To review the Saputo Cheese USA Inc. Privacy Notice for California applicants, please visit our Corporate website associated section by clicking here (English) or here (Spanish). #J-18808-Ljbffr