Materials Planning Manager

Materials Planning ManagerThe Materials Planning Manager is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted availability of Raw Materials and/or Packaging Materials to support factory operations while balancing inventory, freshness, warehouse capacity, and working capital objectives.The role manages material replenishment, supplier coordination, and inbound material flow by working closely with Commercial, Regional Planning, Production Planning, Logistics, suppliers, and logistics partners to secure production continuity.The role acts as the key custodian of material planning parameters, inventory policies, and material master data while ensuring compliance with Safety, Quality, and Food Safety standards.Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.The Materials Planning Manager is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted availability of Raw Materials and/or Packaging Materials to support factory operations while balancing inventory, freshness, warehouse capacity, and working capital objectives.The role manages material replenishment, supplier coordination, and inbound material flow by working closely with Commercial, Supply Planning, Production Planning, Logistics, suppliers, and logistics partners to secure production continuity.The role acts as the key custodian of material planning parameters, inventory policies, and material master data while ensuring compliance with Safety, Quality, and Food Safety standards.Manage inventory in line with service level, freshness, warehouse capacity, and working capital targets.Proactively follow up on delays, shortages, or quality issues and support recovery actions to minimize impact.Maintain accurate planning master data and system parameters to ensure planning reliability.Act as a system owner for planning systems, contributing to correct usage and continuous improvement.Ensure material planning activities support traceability, compliance, and operational readiness.Identify and escalate risks related to safety, quality, or regulatory requirements.Participate in site initiatives to support overall factory performance.QualificationsB.S. or BA in supply chain management, science and/or engineering. Master or advanced degree (sciences or business) preferred.5+ years of supply chain experience for a global or multi-plant consumer packaged goods company.Proven Materials Planning/Procurement experience is required, including forecasting, inventory management, or collaborative planning.Experience with ERP and Advanced Planning Systems (preferably SAP).Up to 20% travel is required.The Good Stuff – Benefits Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That's why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibilityPaid vacationPaid time offHoliday pay (11 days)Paid short-term disabilityPaid life insuranceBanfield Pet Insurance DiscountsWellness Benefits and DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program