Senior Materials Planner: Pet Food Manufacturing

Nestlé S.A.; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé Purina in Fort Dodge, IA is seeking a Senior Materials Planning Coordinator to analyze material requirements, manage inventory, and collaborate with production and QA to ensure material availability for pet food production.

You will use SAP TM for inbound transportation, review production schedules with supervisors, resolve ingredient handling issues, and maintain accurate records of raw materials across plant and outside storage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years' experience in procurement, materials planning, or related manufacturing/logistics environment.
• Experience in manufacturing or supply chain operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze material requirements to support production schedules.
• Maintain manual and computerized records of raw material inventories, status, and transfers.
• Manage inventory levels and investigate variances with accounting for adjustments.
• Collaborate with Production and QA to determine material needs and resolve issues.
• Oversee inbound transportation using SAP TM and communicate with carriers on invoicing.
• Work with QA, Production, and vendors to manage hold/rejects and ensure material quality.

Skills

Procurement

Materials planning

Logistics

Supply chain

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP TM

Job description

Nestlé Purina in Fort Dodge, IA is seeking a Senior Materials Planning Coordinator to analyze material requirements, manage inventory, and collaborate with production and QA to ensure material availability for pet food production.

You will use SAP TM for inbound transportation, review production schedules with supervisors, resolve ingredient handling issues, and maintain accurate records of raw materials across plant and outside storage.