Material Operations Specialist

Conagra Brands; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a supply chain professional to translate raw and pack needs across horizons ensuring uninterrupted material availability at supply points. You will execute automated MRP runs, manage PR/POs, and reschedule items in line with approved plans.

You will balance inventory, capacity, and replenishment requirements, maintain planning parameters, and contribute to annual/quarterly inventory planning with the Strategic Material Planning team. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with agentic-AI platforms preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in material planning, supply chain or manufacturing.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook/Teams).
• Strong analytical skills and data interpretation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; cross-functional work with suppliers.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and system utilization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel periodically and participate in on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Define and translate raw and pack needs across horizons to ensure material availability.
• Execute automated MRP runs, manage PR/PO and rescheduling per plans.
• Manage PO creation flow ownership and timely placement.
• Balance inventory, capacity, and replenishment to meet targets.
• Maintain replenishment strategies (lot size, safety stock, lead times, reorder point).
• Contribute to annual and quarterly R&P inventory planning with Strategic Material Planning.
• Monitor and manage MRP exceptions and initiate corrective actions.
• Review supplier performance and highlight improvement opportunities with teams.
• Ensure data accuracy in material masters and flag data issues to MRP Center of Excellence.

Skills

Agentic-AI platforms

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Define and translate raw and pack (R&P) needs across execution and operational horizons to ensure uninterrupted material availability at supply points.
• Execute automated MRP runs, analyze outputs, and manage Purchase Requisition (PR), Purchase Order (PO), and rescheduling actions in line with approved plans.
• Manage PO creation flow ownership, ensuring timely placement within execution horizons
• Balance inventory, capacity, and replenishment parameters to meet working capital and service level targets
• Execute and maintain replenishment strategies and planning parameters (lot size, safety stock, lead times, reorder point) as per defined polices
• Contribute to annual and quarterly R&P inventory planning exercises in aligned with Strategic Material Planning team
• Monitor and manage MRP exceptions (shortages, delays, excess) in collaboration with Plant Materials Coordinator and initiate corrective actions
• Review supplier performance (delivery adherence, responsiveness) and highlight improvement opportunities in collaboration with Strategic Material Planning team and Enterprise Procurement
• Ensure data accuracy and discipline in material masters, sourcing parameters, and planning inputs; flag master data issues to MRP Center of Excellence and DMO (Data Management Organization) team
• Provide inputs to out of stock (OOS) risk management and allocation decisions based on material availability and constraints

Qualifications

• Experience working within agentic-AI platforms (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of previous experience in material planning, supply chain, or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, solve problems, and make sound decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to work cross-functionally and with external suppliers.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and system utilization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel periodiclay and participate in an on-call rotation to ensure operational support and business continuity.

Compensation and Pay Range

#LI-SM1 #LI-Hybrid #LI-Associate Compensation Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.