Raw Material Planner - Inventory & Production Optimizer

Gehl Food & Beverage

Lathrop (CA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package – medical,Dental

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Perks at Work – discounts

Job summary

Gehl Food & Beverage is hiring a Raw Material Planner in California to ensure raw materials are available in the right quantities and at the right time to support production and customer demand. The role manages material requirements, inventory levels, delivery coordination, and supply risks while partnering across Procurement, Operations, Logistics, Warehouse, Quality, and suppliers.

The candidate develops and maintains MRPs, forecasts material needs, and collaborates with cross-functional

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or related field or equivalent education and experience.
3+ years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, supply chain, or manufacturing planning.
Experience with ERP/material planning systems and Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and planning skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills across functions and with suppliers.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy and continuous improvement.
CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Material Requirements Plans (MRP) based on production schedules, BOMs, inventory, and purchase orders.
Forecast material needs and maintain optimal inventory while minimizing excess, obsolete, and waste inventory.
Partner with Production Scheduling to create material-feasible production plans and resolve constraints.
Coordinate pallet, tanker, and perishable ingredient deliveries to support uninterrupted production.
Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Warehouse, Receiving, Logistics, suppliers, and customers to resolve shortages, delivery issues, and receiving discrepancies.
Maintain accurate inventory, planning, receiving reports, and schedules.
Coordinate with Quality Assurance and customers on rejected, obsolete, or nonconforming materials.
Support the Aseptic Planning Scheduler and serve as primary backup when needed.
Identify and implement improvements in material planning, inventory accuracy, and supply chain performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.