Materials Planning Coordinator

Materials Planning Coordinator

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Located in North America's wind belt, Davenport proudly stands at the forefront of renewable electricity technology. Our factory works to do our part to care for the environment, like investing in renewable electricity, conserving water and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Since 1927, it has been home to one of our largest manufacturing facilities. Originally focused on cereal production, the factory transitioned to become a pet food-only manufacturer in the late '90s. Today, it holds the distinction of being the largest pet food manufacturing facility in the U.S. With utmost care, our dedicated team in Davenport produces, packages, and ships a wide range of our beloved brands including Dog Chow®, Puppy Chow®, Alpo®, Beneful®, Purina ONE®, Cat Chow®, Friskies®, and Kit N Kaboodle®.

As a Materials Planning Coordinator, you'll be responsible for managing assigned commodities to ensure 100% availability to meet production schedules. Help us ensure operational excellence as you administer materials payable accurately and according to contract terms. Work collaboratively across departments to make an impact on processes, and join us in enhancing the lives of pets and pet owners nationwide. Facilitate reports showing current inventory (on hand + expected) and compare inventory status to the updated production schedule to determine commodity ordering requirements. Place delivery orders against approved corporate contracts using SAP, always engaging professionally with supplier and/or NPPC hired carriers to schedule just-in-time delivery to support the production schedule. Dispatch communication of new purchase orders to vendors and coordinate delivery appointments with carriers. Continuously monitor/follow-up on expected shipments to ensure on-time delivery. Expedite or modify deliveries (as needed) to support changes in the production schedule/commodity inventory position. Work closely with all Procurement levels with regard to contracts and needs of the plant to support production. Organize daily rail report using Ravens rail reporting including calculating new and available cars, distribution to appropriate personnel, and updating Track sheet with daily demurrage.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 1+ years' experience performing administrative or secretarial duties in manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, military or related environment

The approximate pay range for this position is $42,810 to $65,400. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

Davenport, IA, US, 52802