Materials Planner

The Campbell's Company; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Campbell's Company is seeking a skilledSupply Chain professional to manage category-based duties for direct ingredients and packaging orders and inventory. You will use SAP's MRP system to release purchase orders and coordinate interplant transfers to meet production needs.

Key responsibilities include maintaining master data, monitoring scrap and yields, and collaborating with WHQ Buyers to optimize service and inventory. Power BI experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement experience.
• SAP experience in manufacturing or procurement workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manages inventory and issues purchase orders for materials.
• Owns or is responsible for a purchasing group/MRP Controller.
• Maintains material-relevant master data (lead time, safety stock, lot size).
• Monitors material exceptions daily.
• Product life cycle management – raw materials focus.
• Supports new item launches, orders, and setup of new materials.
• Manages item runouts during discontinuations; partners with Material Transition Planner.

Skills

3+ years of Supply Chain experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell’s… Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...

This position will be responsible for category-based duties associated with direct ingredients and packaging orders and inventory management.

What you will do...

• Manages inventory and issues purchase orders for materials
• Owns or is responsible for a purchasing group/MRP Controller
• Maintains material-relevant master data (lead time, safety stock, lot size, etc.), optimization and continuous improvement focus
• Monitors material exceptions daily
• Product life cycle management – raw materials focus
• Supports new item launches, order, and setup of new materials
• Manages item runouts as part of transitions of discontinuations, partnership with Material Transition Planner
• Nonconformance/reject materials tracker/vendor management
• Adapt and update orders as needed based on Production needs/changes
• Creating STO orders to ship materials to other locations, interplant and third party
• Monitor scrap factors & yields

Use SAP's MRP system to release purchase orders for consolidated networks needs of raw materials, in order to meet Americas SMB plant production requirements

• Leverage centralized visibility to optimize the balance between Minimum Order/pricing tiers and inventory DOC
• Maintain updated MRP parameters to ensure accuracy
• Address delivery and supply issues while upholding network inventory strategies
• Work with Local Material Representatives at the plants to track deliveries and respond to schedule changes
• Execute plans to coordinate interplant transfers or expedite orders as necessary
• Participate in development, tracking, and reporting of metrics to ensure overall category objectives are delivered
• Monitor and rotate inventories to resolve blocked and slow moving material in order to reduce controllable write-offs and properly dispose of obsolescence
• Place orders for any short-term or test-run materials as needed.
• Act as a liaison with the Local Material Representatives, Master Data teams, and commercialization teams to track and coordinate the ordering of new and transitioning materials
• Collaborate with WHQ Buyers/Procurement to improve service and reduce inventory levels
• Provide input to optimize contract terms
• Provide holistic perspective during supplier calls
• Act as liaison with Local Material Reps and Corporate Buyers to address vendor non-conformance
• Undergo training for other categories and take on backup responsibilities for at least two other CR positions

Who you will work with...

• Reporting into Associate Director

What you will bring to the table... (Must Have)

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement related experience
• SAP experience

It would be great if you have... (Nice to Have)

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Supply Chain
• 4+ years of Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement related experience
• Power BI experience
• Education desired: Supply Chain mgm't
• Years of relevant experience: >3 years in Procurement-related functions strongly preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and Benefits: The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $70,100-$96,400. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.