Hybrid Materials Planner - Food Manufacturing Purchasing

ForceBrands; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

ForceBrands is seeking an experienced buyer and materials planner to own daily ingredient and packaging purchasing and materials planning. You will report to the Strategic Sourcing Manager, dedicating 60–70% of time to buying and 30–40% to planning, ensuring production runs smoothly while meeting food safety and quality requirements.

You will build POs, manage supplier relationships, coordinate deliveries, and monitor inventory, shelf life, and usage.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchase-order processes and materials planning.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for purchasing, order tracking, and reporting (NetSuite preferred).
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication with suppliers and partners.
• Ability to manage priorities and adapt purchasing plans to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Use forecasts, schedules, BOMs, and open PO data to calculate material needs by facility.
• Create, issue, update, and close purchase orders with approved suppliers and pricing.
• Confirm material readiness and monitor shelf life, usage, and inventory risks.
• Maintain NetSuite planning data and related purchasing records.
• Coordinate deliveries, samples, and documentation with logistics and QA.

Skills

Purchase order processes

Materials planning

Inventory management

ERP/MRP systems

NetSuite experience

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Record keeping

Prioritization

Adaptability

Food industry experience

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

ForceBrands is seeking an experienced buyer and materials planner to own daily ingredient and packaging purchasing and materials planning. You will report to the Strategic Sourcing Manager, dedicating 60–70% of time to buying and 30–40% to planning, ensuring production runs smoothly while meeting food safety and quality requirements.

You will build POs, manage supplier relationships, coordinate deliveries, and monitor inventory, shelf life, and usage.