Materials Planning Specialist

Nestlé Health Science; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Broad range of other benefits

Job summary

Nestlé Health Science in Bohemia, NY is seeking a Materials Planning Specialist to manage the materials flow (raw and packaging) to meet production plans and customer service goals. You will coordinate with Planning, Procurement, and Vendors, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels at the Bohemia manufacturing site.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 4+ years in production planning or supply chain, plus strong MS Office and SAP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Business Administration preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in Production Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Project Management.
• Demonstrated fluency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required.
• Experience using ERP systems in a CPG company (SAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Order all raw materials and packaging needed to support the detailed production plan.
• Monitor MRP signals to ensure correct lead times and quantities before PO creation.
• Manage shortages and risk mitigation to prevent production disruptions.
• Maintain material master data and confirm lead times, min/max, safety stocks.
• Manage excess and obsolete inventory with disposition and reduction plans.
• Monitor inventory health and KPIs like DIO and service level.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supply & Demand Planning, Project Managers, Warehouse, Transportation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by direct Manager.

Skills

4+ years of relevant work experience

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary

The Materials Planning Specialist will order the materials (raw materials and/or packaging materials) that site operations need to meet inventory requirements and deliver on customer service goals. The role coordinates with the Planning Team and works with all Vendors, Brand Managers and Procurement. The Materials Planning Specialist also reviews the master plan, orders required materials and balances orders so the production schedule runs successfully. This role will work onsite at the manufacturing plant in Bohemia, New York.

Key Responsibilities

• Order all raw materials and/or packaging materials needed to support the detailed production plan while managing stock cover targets and working capital.
• Monitor supply signals using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) purchase requisitions so that delivery dates, lead times and required quantities are correct before creating purchase orders. Follow up with suppliers to confirm material fulfillment, track orders and take action if material won't be available when the production plan needs it.
• Manage material shortages and risk mitigation plans, including identifying, communicating and resolving potential supply risks to prevent production disruptions.
• Review and maintain material master data on a regular basis, and confirm with suppliers and Procurement that lead times, min/max inventory levels, safety stocks and lot sizes are set correctly.
• Manage excess, obsolete and slow‑moving inventory by developing disposition and reduction plans that minimize write‑offs and working capital impacts.
• Monitor inventory health and material performance KPIs, including DIO, service level, material availability, excess and obsolete inventory, and write‑off risk.
• Partner with internal teams, including Procurement, Supply & Demand Planning, Project Managers, Warehouse and Transportation, and with external Vendors and 3PLs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by direct Manager.

Experience & Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Business Administration preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in Production Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Project Management in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated fluency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required.
• Experience using ERP systems in a CPG company (SAP preferred).

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to KPIs and Master Data Management.
• Willing and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Able to influence without authority and manage key stakeholders.
• Team‑oriented, with strong negotiation skills.

Salary: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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