Sr. Materials Planner

Job Title: Sr. Materials Planner

Department: Procurement

REPORTS To: Material Manager

Site: Hazelwood Manufacturing Plant

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

The Sr. Materials Planner is a key component of the supply chain organization at Nature's Bakery. The successful candidate is an organized, detail-oriented, effective communicator who can both think on their feet and create long-term plans and share the vision of that plan with

key stakeholders. They will maintain synchronization of the supply chain between various organizations, customers, and suppliers by managing product requirements, inventory systems, and production flow of work in process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Material requirements planning for day-to-day production, overseeing the lifecycle of

ingredients from entry into the plant through its use into a finished good

• Coordinate the purchase and delivery of raw materials and maintain adequate stock levels for

both short and long-term plans based on forecasts and sales

• Manage inventory levels to appropriate days on hand targets and monitor freshness
• Work with vendors and effectively escalate any ingredient delays or quality concerns
• Coordinate with management, internal teams (warehouse, procurement, logistics, etc.) and

shop floor personnel regarding all issues impacting the supply chain and schedule

• Incorporate planning decisions to reduce material and product variability
• Serve on multifunctional teams to define quality, delivery, and performance standards
• Minimize cost through effective management of inventory levels and waste
• Assist with reporting and documentation of raw material inventories, scheduling, etc.
• Ensure successful startup of new item launches through collaboration with Supply Planner, Sales & Marketing and Procurement

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following list that follows is representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

• Computer skills including Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (Sage/Blue Yonder)
• Considerable communication skills, both internally and with external vendors
• Creative problem-solving and flexibility
• Understands MRP (material requirements planning)
• Willingness to learn new skills and grow
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant purchasing experience.
• Strong inter-personal skills and the ability partner with all organizational levels to driving growth and improved systems, while still maintaining the ability to roll up her/his sleeves to 'act alone' in a rapidly growing company.
• Results-oriented - organized and able to move between issues, projects, and 'drumbeat' planning activities to ensure business needs are met in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Strong project management skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret quality documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Highly analytical with excellent oral and written communication.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to apply mathematical operations and concepts to solving quality process-related problems.
• Command of statistics and statistical process control tools.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and energized equipment. The noise level in the work environment varies depending on tasks.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a Full Time Non-Exempt position 40 hour per week, and it may require working additional hours depending on business need requirements.

TRAVEL

No travel is expected for this position.

Nature's Bakery, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.