Senior Materials Planner: Inventory & Supply Chain

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $66,600-$86,600

Annual bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Paid Time Off

401k & company match

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking a Materials Analyst to balance supply and demand for ingredients and packaging across bakeries in the inbound supply chain.

The role involves performing MRP analyses, releasing orders in Oracle, coordinating with suppliers, and monitoring inventory to maintain production levels. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or customer service.
• Proficient in Excel, ERP software, and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills; written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain web-based inventory planning sheets weekly/daily as specified by BBU.
• Execute release orders in Oracle and track confirmations to ensure timely receipt of ingredients and packaging.
• Manage packaging and ingredients transitions due to product changes, promotions and transfers.
• Update forecasts in inventory planning sheets to support new products and promotions.
• Coordinate and place release orders for bulk ingredients at designated plants.
• Review monthly slow-moving inventory and take actions to reduce obsolescence.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Track and expedite incoming orders to ensure continued production.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Outlook

Job description

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking a Materials Analyst to balance supply and demand for ingredients and packaging across bakeries in the inbound supply chain.

The role involves performing MRP analyses, releasing orders in Oracle, coordinating with suppliers, and monitoring inventory to maintain production levels. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.