Materials Planning Manager

SUMMARY

The Materials Planning Manager is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted availability of Raw Materials and/or Packaging Materials to support factory operations while balancing inventory freshness warehouse capacity and working capital objectives.

The role manages material replenishment supplier coordination and inbound material flow by working closely with Commercial Regional Planning Production Planning Logistics suppliers and logistics partners to secure production continuity.

The role acts as the key custodian of material planning parameters inventory policies and material master data while ensuring compliance with Safety Quality and Food Safety standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• The Materials Planning Manager is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted availability of Raw Materials and/or Packaging Materials to support factory operations while balancing inventory freshness warehouse capacity and working capital objectives.
• The role manages material replenishment supplier coordination and inbound material flow by working closely with Commercial Supply Planning Production Planning Logistics suppliers and logistics partners to secure production continuity.
• The role acts as the key custodian of material planning parameters inventory policies and material master data while ensuring compliance with Safety Quality and Food Safety standards.
• Manage inventory in line with service level freshness warehouse capacity and working capital targets.
• Proactively follow up on delays shortages or quality issues and support recovery actions to minimize impact.
• Maintain accurate planning master data and system parameters to ensure planning reliability.
• Act as a system owner for planning systems contributing to correct usage and continuous improvement.
• Ensure material planning activities support traceability compliance and operational readiness.
• Identify and escalate risks related to safety quality or regulatory requirements.
• Participate in site initiatives to support overall factory performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• B.S. or BA in supply chain management science and/or engineering. Master or advanced degree (sciences or business) preferred.
• 5 years of supply chain experience for a global or multi-plant consumer packaged goods company.
• Proven Materials Planning/Procurement experience is required including forecasting inventory management or collaborative planning.
• Experience with ERP and Advanced Planning Systems (preferably SAP).
• Up to 20% travel is required.

The Good Stuff Benefits
Our team members physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. Thats why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Medical dental and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match that veston day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program