Materials Planner

Campbell Soup Company; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, disability, life保险

401(k) with immediate vesting

Unlimited sick time + PTO + holidays

On-site fitness center (if WHQ)

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company in Maxton, NC is seeking a Materials Planner to manage inventory and coordinate procurement for direct ingredients and packaging. You will release POs, maintain master data, monitor material availability, and support new item launches to keep production on track.

Responsibilities include handling runouts and transitions, coordinating interplant transfers, and collaborating with WHQ Buyers to optimize service levels and inventory. Strong SAP experience is required.

Qualifications

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

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, etc.).
• Monitors material exceptions daily and supports new item launches.
• Manages item runouts as part of transitions and coordinates with suppliers.
• Create STO orders to ship materials to other locations and coordinate interplant transfers.
• Work with Local Material Representatives to track deliveries and respond to schedule changes.
• Collaborate with WHQ Buyers/Procurement to improve service and reduce inventory levels.

Skills

Supply Chain

Planning

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

## Materials PlannerApply: USA - NC - Maxton: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 19, 2026 (4 days left to apply): Req-68224**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 Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.****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 accuracyAddress 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 necessaryParticipate 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 obsolescencePlace 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 materialsCollaborate 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-conformanceUndergo 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:**The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $70,100-$96,400Individual 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.**