Materials Planner I

The Materials Planner is responsible for ensuring the continuity of raw and packaging materials supply to production facilities as Purchasing's front-line representative to operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Place Purchase Orders and manage replenishment strategies for assigned materials

Manage supply disruptions driven by unforeseen events, react to changes
Understand supply constraints and have appropriate contingency plans in place to maintain production
Optimize warehouse space by ensuring POs are delivered so as not to cause a shortage but also not to cause inventory overflow
Optimize the balance between supply availability, production requirements, warehouse capacity, and risk of ingredient expiration

Ensure availability of material through the use of forecasts, lead time replenishment scheduling, and constant collaboration with suppliers and plant operations
Develop and lead inventory cost reduction initiatives in partnership with internal and external customers by leveraging SAP and supplier capabilities to align with the manufacturing strategy
Minimize the impact of excess inventory by rescheduling POs, transferring to other CHG locations, or working with suppliers and/or QA to evaluate the possibility of extensions
Identify and execute ideas for areas of improvement, such as material cost savings projects, improved purchasing signals, and warehouse capacity optimization
Work with Category Managers on supply delays, discrepancies in contract pricing, and consolidation and cost-saving projects
Work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, R&D, Suppliers, Quality Assurance, Operations, and Finance on the commercialization of new or transitioning materials and various value-added projects Drive Key Performance Indicators to meet targets as assigned regarding Purchase Price Variances, inventory turns, pallet counts, inventory target levels, expiring materials, and open invoices Support the financial responsibilities of the Company relative to Purchasing:

Assist warehousing with receiving and inventory variances
Keep pricing records updated in consideration of fiscal period closes and investigate causes of Purchase Price Variances
Work with Accounts Payable for timely payment of invoices containing discrepancies from original POs
Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications:

Bachelor's Degree preferred: Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline
CPSM certification is highly encouraged within the first three years of employment (employer funded)
Experience:

1-3 years experience in procurement, supply chain, or materials management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

SAP knowledge preferred
Experience with lean manufacturing principles preferred
Demonstrated ability to learn from mistakes and handle stress
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel
Drive for results
Strong influencing skills
Travel ~5% or as required
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

Work involves light exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise.
Moderate physical effort required, such as standing, sitting, and walking in and around the office; the ability to lift up to 25 pounds; reaching, climbing, and kneeling as needed; utilizing fine dexterity, the ability to see, hear, and communicate with associates as well as others by using professional etiquette.
Personal protective equipment, as defined by C.H. Guenther and Son, will be provided.
Expectations:

Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company's Core Values in People, Quality, and Growth.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more!

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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

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