Material Planning Manager - Lead Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Rise Baking Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

401k contributions

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Rise Baking Company in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a seasoned Material Planning Manager to lead the material planning function across multiple plants, ensuring supply continuity and cost-effective procurement.

You will build and mentor a high-performing team, partner with Sourcing, Production, Logistics, and Supply Chain leadership, and drive continuous improvement in planning, inventory, and vendor performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a supply chain-related discipline and/or 7+ years of experience.
• 7+ years in purchasing or material planning using MRP.
• 5+ years of food manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience with ERP and MRP modules such as MPS and WMS.
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and execute material planning strategies to support production, inventory optimization, and forecast alignment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Oversee material purchasing, ensuring data-driven decisions that meet budget, lead time, and customer service requirements.
• Monitor and report metrics such as inventory turns, fill rate, and material availability to drive continuous improvement and cost savings.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Material Planning team, fostering collaboration, performance growth, and alignment with business objectives.
• Investigate material issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Establish SOPs for material planning and monitor effectiveness; revise and improve processes as needed.
• Partner with Sourcing and Corporate Quality to monitor supplier cost, quality and performance; strengthen vendor relationships.
• Escalate issues to stakeholders and leadership with timely updates.
• Assist with other supply chain analysis and initiatives as required.
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

MRP

Excel

ERP systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

SAP

MRP/ERP software

Job description

Rise Baking Company in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a seasoned Material Planning Manager to lead the material planning function across multiple plants, ensuring supply continuity and cost-effective procurement.

You will build and mentor a high-performing team, partner with Sourcing, Production, Logistics, and Supply Chain leadership, and drive continuous improvement in planning, inventory, and vendor performance.