Hybrid Material Planner bei Sun-Maid

Description

Job Description: The Material Planner is a full-time administrative position that manages inventories to ensure that material resources are consistent with production schedules. A successful Material Planner manages the appropriate supply of cost-efficient and high-quality material required to maintain steady production and product delivery.

Essential Job Duties

(Essential functions are the reason a position exists and encompass the fundamental tasks an employee must be capable of executing, whether or not reasonable adjustments are needed. When determining the importance of a function, consider factors such as; whether the function aligns with the primary purpose of the position, and the level of expertise or skill necessary to execute the function.)

• Determine the required materials and generate purchase orders utilizing MRP

• Schedule and manage the delivery of materials to various Sun-Maid warehouses

• Initiate warehouse transfers to support production at various Sun-Maid sites

• Assist in the management and reporting of inventory levels for assigned categories

• Manage adjustments in inventories needed to support schedule changes and cancellations

• Coordinate timing with Scheduling for artwork and product transitions

• Submit master data governance change requests, as required

Ancillary Job Duties 

(Refers to secondary or supporting tasks and responsibilities that are not considered primary or essential for a particular job. These job duties can include tasks that are helpful, but not critical to job performance.)

• Address and assist Procurement Managers to drive resolution to quality issue with suppliers

• Review and resolve quantity discrepancies on supplier invoices

• Report supplier service and quality metrics, as requested

• Elevate concerns regarding supplier performance to Procurement Managers

• Performs other procurement administrative duties, as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED required

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or other related field, preferred

• 1 – 3 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, or other supply chain role, preferably in food manufacturing, preferred

Licenses and Certificates:

• Experience with QAD or another ERP system

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word & Excel

• CPSM or APICS certification, preferred