Materials Planner: SAP, Inventory & Supplier Strategy

Schwan's Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time off programs

Retirement offerings

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Materials Planner who will ensure materials availability to meet production needs. You will plan, schedule, and track inbound materials, collaborate with Purchasing, Production, and Engineering to drive efficiency and on-time customer commitments.

This role requires SAP experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage supplier relationships while balancing cost, service, and inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree or 3 years manufacturing experience.
• Solid procurement, inventory and materials planning knowledge.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and procure ingredients and packaging based on schedules and requirements.
• Create and manage purchase orders; coordinate with Accounts Payable.
• Maintain supplier relationships and resolve service, delivery, and quality issues.
• Monitor inventory and manage aging/obsolete materials with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze demand and supply trends to adjust orders and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate on quality issues and recover costs with QA, suppliers, and Finance.
• Maintain SAP material Master data and vendor records.
• Coordinate inbound deliveries with transportation and warehouse teams.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers.
• Work with corporate teams and suppliers to ensure reliable supply.
• Manage inventory investments balancing service levels and targets.
• Identify supply risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Develop material planning strategies to prevent stockouts and optimize freight.
• Coordinate material qualification and testing with R&D, Quality, Procurement, Operations.
• Demonstrate integrity and compliance with company policies.

Skills

Procurement principles

Inventory management

Materials planning

SAP ERP knowledge

Mandarin Cantonese

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Cross-functional

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

CJ Schwan’s in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Materials Planner who will ensure materials availability to meet production needs. You will plan, schedule, and track inbound materials, collaborate with Purchasing, Production, and Engineering to drive efficiency and on-time customer commitments.

This role requires SAP experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage supplier relationships while balancing cost, service, and inventory.