Material Planner

Material Planner The Material Planner ensures all packaging and ingredients are in place to enable operational and production continuity. Works with internal and external parties to ensure supply of materials is in place to satisfy production requirements. This person delivers efficient, effective, and flexible solutions to meet production demand planning requirements. 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 in accordance with standard business procedures and inventory policies. Maintains master data and makes adjustments as per approved business processes. Ensures system-generated pick lists function appropriately to direct staging of materials for production. Monitors inventory movements of packaging and ingredients at a location for potential issues that may impact accuracy and timeliness of planning decisions. Escalates inventory control issues that do not follow company processes or may impact business. Reviews consumption of packaging and ingredients in process orders to determine accuracy and identifies BOM corrections if needed. Identifies potential material shortages and works with procurement to pursue missing materials. Escalates potential material shortage issues to Production Planner, Supervisor, or Manager. Works cooperatively with the planning community and other manufacturing locations. Monitors and escalates potential material obsolescence issues. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Inventory Management or Supply Chain preferred. Internal candidates: Minimum of 2 years related professional experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems, SAP preferred. Solid verbal and written communication skills and ability to effectively interact with plant and planning team employees. Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs. Strong analytic and technical skills. Self-motivated, results oriented, possess a high degree of initiative, and work well under pressure. Benefits Development opportunities, meaningful compensation & benefits, opportunities to contribute to the community. Salary $71,805 to $94,245 (may vary based on experience, education, skills and training). EEO Statement We are 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. For more information on your EEO rights, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr