Material Planner

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell's...

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...

This position will be responsible for leading the process of consolidating material needs across the M&B network, releasing purchase orders, coordinating deployment, and managing inventories of assigned direct ingredient and packaging categories in order to meet plant production requirements and optimize network inventory levels. Will provide process ownership for delivering the network's inventory management strategies while reducing excess materials, expedited freight, and unnecessary interplant movements. To complete these responsibilities, this position will optimize the use of SAP's MRP functionality and leverage the benefits of centralized ordering (e.g. hitting better pricing tiers) to optimize inventory and reduce cost. Will work closely with the Local Materials Representatives to address delivery/supply issues, handle transitions, and dispose of obsolescence. Will work closely with WHQ commercialization teams, business ops mangers, etc to manage transitions and new product launches. Will also act as a liaison to address systemic material quality concerns and provide input to Corporate Buyers to optimize contract terms to improve service and reduce inventory levels.

What you will do...

• 40% - Use SAP's MRP system to release purchase orders for consolidated networks needs of raw materials, in order to meet Meals and Beverage plant production requirements. Leverage centralized visibility to optimize the balance between Minimum Order/pricing tiers and inventory Days of Coverage. Maintain updated MRP parameters to ensure accuracy.
• 40% - Address delivery and supply issues while upholding network inventory strategies. Work with Local Material Representatives at the plants to track deliveries and respond to planning schedule changes, while executing plans to coordinate interplant transfers or expedite orders as necessary.
• 5% - Participate in the development, tracking, and reporting of metrics to ensure overall category objectives are being delivered. Monitor and rotate inventories to resolve blocked and slow moving material in order to reduce controllable write-offs and properly dispose of obsolescence.
• 5% - Act as a liaison with the Local Material Representatives, Master Data teams, and commercialization teams to track and coordinate the ordering of new and transitioning materials.
• 5% - Collaborate with WHQ buyers to provide input to optimal contract terms. Provide holistic perspective during supplier calls, act as liaison with Local Material Reps and Corporate Buyers to address vendor non-conformances, etc.
• 5% - Undergo training for other categories and take on backup responsibilities for at least two other Materials Planner positions.

• Manage up to $10 million of inventory across multiple manufacturing plants and distribution centers.
• Purchase raw materials for a network of plants, balancing MOQs/pricing tiers with optimal days of coverage. Work with Local Material Representatives to consider space constraints when placing orders.
• Comprehend SAP's MRP functionality. Evaluate/recommend Master Data changes as applicable to ensure accurate data to optimize MRP functionality and maximize the use of MRP requisitions.
• Interface with Supplier, Corporate Buyer and Local Material Representatives to resolve quality issues.
• Deploy items in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Adjust deliveries and rotate material between facilities to respond to production plan changes. Be able to evaluate cost impact of expediting and work with planning to make cost effective service-oriented decisions.
• Gain expertise of raw material categories to support business objectives. Collect, analyze, and monitor category specific information to ensure objective are being delivered. Develop knowledge of commodity characteristics and marketplace cost drivers.
• Work closely with cross-functional groups (frequently in remote locations), including plant- and corporate-level partners.
• Work heavily in SAP, Envision, Microsoft Excel, and other data systems.
• Be on call after hours and some weekends to resolve materials availability issues related to assigned category of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who you will work with...

Plants, Corporate Buyer and Procurement, Vendors, Suppliers

What you bring to the table...

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

1 year of relevant experience

It would be great to have...

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

* Adept at using MRP tools

- Solid understanding of SAP, or similar systems, and the impact of Master Data

- Able to interpret MRP requisitions to convert to PO and use t-codes to query information

- Solid understanding of forecast reports (e.g. Envision)

* Intermediate/advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

* Able to analyze data

* Strong in problem solving and time management

* Able to consider/cater to different needs in a customer services manner

* Able to develop close relationships with suppliers and business partners

* Strong team building and cross-functional collaboration skills, especially when working on remote teams

* Timely responsiveness

* Active listening and written/verbal communication skills

* High learning agility

* Composure under pressure

* Understanding of

- Plant production processes and supply chain planning

- Flow of materials and inventory management

- Logistics Knowledge

- Plant supply bases

- Quality assurance

* Category expertise of assigned direct ingredients and packaging

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.