Materials Planner

PurposeBuilt Brands; Gurnee (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,600 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)

Generous paid time off

Competitive salaries and bonus incentives

401K company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance

Pet insurance

Annual fitness stipend

Employee discounts on all products

Summer Hours

LinkedIn learning membership

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in Gurnee is looking for a Materials Planner to execute purchase orders and oversee inventory management. The ideal candidate should have a background in materials planning and at least 2 years of experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The company offers competitive salaries, flexible work options, and comprehensive benefits including 401K matching and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in materials planning or a related field.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage MRP processes for assigned categories.
• Recommend process improvements for supplier and material management.
• Prepare monthly purchasing forecasts for raw & packaging materials.

Skills

Materials planning

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business discipline

APICS Certification

Tools

Manufacturing MRP

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Overview

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The Materials Planner is responsible for PO execution through PO receipt for the assigned category to support the production schedule. It serves as the execution arm to Planning by maintaining daily, open communication with suppliers while supporting downstream finished good planning and production schedule stability. The role requires identifying and escalating material disruptions in a timely manner for remedy, reporting materials OTIF and root cause analysis, and leading team updates. This role involves open communication with Supply Planning, Operations, Procurement, and suppliers, and partners with the Senior Supply Planning Manager to solve front line issues.

What You Will Do

• Manages an efficient MRP process for assigned categories within the respective portfolio
• Recommends process improvements and innovative solutions to support achievement of goals related to suppliers and materials
• Monitor raw and packaging material inventory to achieve optimal performance levels and mitigate shortages or supply gaps through data interpretation, planning parameter management, distribution footprint and taking necessary action
• Prepare monthly rolling and annual purchasing forecasts of raw & packaging materials to suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Evaluate monthly supply plans and mitigate exposure to excess inventory cost and waste (SMOG)
• Drive decisions and trade-offs to optimize the supply plan and communicate to stakeholders
• Create and manage POs to support production schedule and follow up with suppliers as needed to ensure timely delivery
• Highlight material shortages that will impact the schedule as identified
• Master data ownership and compliance for assigned categories
• Assist in reconciling invoices and resolving receiving transaction discrepancies
• Measure, analyze and communicate supplier delivery performance (OTIF)
• Participate in regular Executive Business Reviews to provide perspective on suppliers’ capacities, reliability, and improvement needs
• Identify options to drive resolution to supply/inventory risk and escalate to the Senior Supply Planning Manager

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business discipline or equivalent experience
• APICS Certification desired
• 2+ years of experience in materials planning, purchasing, or other Supply Chain planning area
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively engage others as necessary to resolve issues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external contacts
• Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions on daily tactical tasks and support strategic initiatives
• Ability to remain calm, prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
• Proficiency in manufacturing MRP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel – Intermediate, PowerPoint, Word) required

Compensation

Compensation Range
$75,600 - $84,000

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Benefits

• Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive salaries and bonus incentives
• 401K company match
• Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Annual fitness stipend
• Unmatched employee discount on all products
• Summer Hours
• LinkedIn learning membership

Equal Opportunity

PurposeBuilt Brands is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.