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Materials Planning Specialist
Nestlé
Bohemia, USA
Mid · 4+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 days ago
Role Overview
The Materials Planning Specialist will order the materials (raw materials and/or packaging materials) that site operations need to meet inventory requirements and deliver on customer service goals.
The role coordinates with the Planning Team and works with all Vendors, Brand Managers and Procurement.
The Materials Planning Specialist also reviews the master plan, orders required materials and balances orders so the production schedule runs successfully.
This role will work onsite at the manufacturing plant in Bohemia, New York.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Order all raw materials and/or packaging materials needed to support the detailed production plan while managing stock cover targets and working capital.
- Monitor supply signals using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) purchase requisitions so that delivery dates, lead times and required quantities are correct before creating purchase orders. Follow up with suppliers to confirm material fulfillment, track orders and take action if material won't be available when the production plan needs it.
- Manage material shortages and risk mitigation plans, including identifying, communicating and resolving potential supply risks to prevent production disruptions.
- Review and maintain material master data on a regular basis, and confirm with suppliers and Procurement that lead times, min/max inventory levels, safety stocks and lot sizes are set correctly.
- Manage excess, obsolete and slow-moving inventory by developing disposition and reduction plans that minimize write-offs and working capital impacts.
- Monitor inventory health and material performance KPIs, including DIO, service level, material availability, excess and obsolete inventory, and write-off risk.
- Partner with internal teams, including Procurement, Supply & Demand Planning, Project Managers, Warehouse and Transportation, and with external Vendors and 3PLs.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by direct Manager.
- Experience & Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Business Administration preferred.
- 4+ years of relevant work experience in Production Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Project Management in lieu of degree.
- Demonstrated fluency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required.
- Experience using ERP systems in a CPG company (SAP preferred).
Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, organizational and stakeholder management skills.
- Exposure to KPIs and Master Data Management.
- Willing and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Able to influence without authority and manage key stakeholders.
- Team-oriented, with strong negotiation skills.
- Salary: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year
- Bonus Eligibility: Yes
- The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
- Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
- It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
- The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
- This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
- Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
- Job Requisition: 423301
Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, organizational and stakeholder management skills.
- Exposure to KPIs and Master Data Management.
- Willing and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
- Able to influence without authority and manage key stakeholders.
- Team-oriented, with strong negotiation skills.
- Salary: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year
- The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
- Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
- It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
- To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
- The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
- This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
- Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
- Job Requisition: 423301
Preferred Qualifications
- Bonus Eligibility: Yes
About Nestlé
Agriculture & Food10,001+Founded 1866
Nestlé is a Swiss multinational food and beverage company and the world's largest food company by revenue, producing a wide range of products including baby food, bottled water, cereals, chocolate, coffee, dairy products, and pet food.
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