Material Planner II (110130)
Material Planner II (110130)
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Job Description
You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs spices seasonings and condiments and were only getting started. At McCormick were always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.
McCormick employees all 14000 of us across the world are what makes this company a great place to work.
We are looking to hire a Material Planner II immediately at our Frenchs Foods Manufacturing Plant in Springfield MO.
What We Bring To The Table:
The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits youd expect from a global leader (401k health insurance paid time off etc.) we also offer:
Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities
Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
Wellbeing programs including Physical Mental and Financial wellness
Tuition assistance
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the direction of the Department Manager Materials Management this position is responsible for preparing and executing cost effective material plans. The Material Planner II orders materials in accordance with manufacturing and sales requirements and initiates and coordinate action plans to manage materials shortages. In addition this role ensures reorder points and safety stock parameters are regularly reviewed and maintained in accordance with lead times and Q.C. requirements as well as meet customer service and ensures inventory targets are within agreed cost constraints.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare plans and calloff materials from approved suppliers and McCormick facilities utilizing SAP MRP functionality to meet the needs of the production plan. Highlight potential impacts to the production schedules due to material shorts / nonconformance providing action based solutions to maintain effective production plans
- Manage overall inventory for a specific SKU portfolio within agreed targets whilst optimizing customer service and inventory targets within cost constraints producing management reports as required.
- Arrange the return to vendor of agreed nonconforming goods following up appropriate documentation to enable purchasing to track corrective action.
- Resolve discrepancies between ordered and delivered quantities and values and confirm payment approval with accounts payable.
- Coordinate the process and maintain accurate records of documentation needed to facilitate the seamless importing of raw materials ensuring delivery on process audit targets.
- Attend business reviews and participate in project team activity as required to meet the needs of the business.
- Ensure accurate and timely update for all relevant SLOB materials capturing corrective actions to mitigate potential future issues working with all relevant departments to minimize write off costs.
- Manage the plant receiving schedule.
- Audit master data and maintain MRP settings to enable most efficient lead times and inventory levels while ensuring service.
- Import material from other countries and comply with import documentation required.
- Comply with all the rules concerning Health and Safety to ensure that all equipment is operated safely and to report any accident injury or unsafe practice in accordance with procedures.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a planning or purchasing role specifically within materials / inventory management
- Past exposure to planning using MRP and other systems (SAP preferred)
- Assertive and tenacious results focused
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and think outside of the box
- Customer focused and committed to building effective internal and external working relationships
- Innovative flexible and adaptable
- Good organizational and planning skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well as part of a cross functional team
- Competent written and oral communication skills including ability to give effective presentations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours to support the needs of a multi shift operation
- Willingness to relocate for future assignments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
BS in Business or a related subject.
- APICS certification.
- Experience in the food manufacturing industry
- Experience working in a High Performance Work Systems (HPWS) and/or Self Directed Work Team environment
- Experience working in a TPM environment
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If interested please visit and apply.
McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a general policy McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.
Employment Type
Full-Time
