Material Planner

General Purpose

Coordinate and purchase ingredients, materials, supplies, goods and services needed to support the facility's production and distribution operations. Sourcing of these items directly or through vendors, suppliers and other sources. Manage adequate inventory levels to ensure the plant meets financial targets. Work with plant management to ensure all items are ordered from approved suppliers and meet all DFA specifications and QA requirements.

Schedule

First shift, Monday-Friday

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Order and receive all incoming raw materials, packaging materials, supplies and other items as needed
• Maintain adequate inventories of materials and supplies by developing and using a solid working understanding of plant operational requirements and supplier lead times
• Perform activities that determine quantities of and delivery schedules of materials
• Ensure and oversee accurate counting and reporting of receipts and inventories into the proper systems
• Issue company standard PO's for all purchases and approve invoices for payment, verifying information
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on time deliveries. Provide information to management of any issues
• Manage local supplier relationships to ensure that supplier expectations are understood and performance against those expectations are measured and monitored on regular basis
• Identify plant level supply requirements and provide input to the Procurement Group for prioritization and sourcing actions that support initiatives.
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 2 to 5 years inventory, materials planning, or related experience
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment
• Familiar with cycle count and inventory take protocols and GAP practices

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Able to communicate with various levels of personnel to ensure customers' needs and requirements are met
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to solve problems, multi-task and prioritize own work activities
• Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans