Materials Planner

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Materials Planner! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since.

Position Location: We're all about flexibility. This will be a remote role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA. We are open to remote candidates.
As a Materials Planner, you will be responsible for Material Requirements Planning systems for the manufacturing network. You will develop and maintain MRP systems, ensuring material supplies are available at manufacturing plants. You will also manage ingredients and materials ordering and planning, support production inventory levels, and drive continuous improvement in MRP systems. Additionally, you will collaborate with manufacturing partners and suppliers to implement planning processes and align on materials activities.

A Day in the Life...
Analyze inventory requirements vs. forecast/production plan; balance system wide inventory levels and sourcing adjustments
Analyze and develop critical planning parameters (lead time, safety stock, economic order quantity, etc.); provide direction to plant material coordinators on lead times, delivery needs, changes, contracts, safety stock levels, and scheduling agreements
Develop and implement Material Planning processes associated with co-pack or alliance start-ups. Work with Procurement and Co-pack team to determine requirements, align on responsibilities, develop processes and provide SAP training as needed.
Set up and maintain Material Master data in SAP; Resource accounts payable for invoicing and resolve blocked invoices; create PO's, contracts, scheduling agreements in SAP; provide daily, weekly and monthly reports.
Assist in purchasing activities with vendors, Manufacturing and R&D departments.

What We Are Looking For:
Required
Experience in manufacturing or plant supply chain a plus
Excellent communication skills
Problem solving abilities
Understanding of inventory strategies LIFO, FIFO, etc.
Computer skills (MS Office)
Inventory Management system (SAP)
MRP experience

Education:No Minimum Education Specified

Work Experience:At least 1 Year of Experience

Annual Salary:$59,100 - $81,290

The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position's typical hiring range. We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term... For full info follow application link.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.