Supply Chain Planner

• Develop material plans that align with production demand and help maintain the right supply levels for raw and packaging materials
• Coordinate with suppliers to communicate forecasted needs, confirm deliveries, and address shortages, delays, or quality concerns before they affect operations
• Monitor inventory performance and adjust planning decisions to improve stock turns, reduce excess materials, and limit the risk of obsolete inventory
• Create, update, and maintain purchase orders, planning settings, and item master data needed to support inbound material flow
• Partner with production scheduling, warehouse, packaging, and accounting teams to resolve schedule changes, usage variances, and inventory discrepancies
• Oversee the movement of materials from storage locations to the plant to ensure timely availability for manufacturing activities
• Support the introduction of new materials and product changes by coordinating bill of material updates and planning requirements for existing and new items
• Evaluate supplier performance through service, cost, and reliability metrics, and collaborate on corrective actions or improvement opportunities
• Prepare reports, cost analyses, and planning metrics that support purchasing decisions and operational performance reviews
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives such as new product launches, reformulations, and product discontinuations from a materials planning perspective

• 3+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain analysis, inventory control, purchasing, or a closely related function within manufacturing
• Working knowledge of supply chain planning, production support, forecasting, and inventory management principles
• Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system for scheduling, purchasing, inventory management, and master data maintenance
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, data analysis, and KPI reporting for planning and inventory performance
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers, freight partners, warehouse teams, and internal stakeholders across multiple functions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to manage changing priorities in a production environment
• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain, inventory management, or a related field preferred
• equivalent practical experience will also be considered

Training or certification in purchasing, production planning, or supply chain operations is a plus

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan