Strategic Materials Planner & Forecast Lead

Mark-Anthony-Brewing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Mark Anthony Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Materials Planner to manage material requirements planning for multiple facilities. You will forecast materials, coordinate inventory, mitigate obsolescence risk, and support ongoing optimization across networks.

The role includes developing and maintaining a proactive material planning forecast, driving supplier relationships, and supporting change-management projects within a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Forecast raw and packaging materials and communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate supplier performance
• Maintain product changes and new item setup, including run-out plans
• Identify process improvements and lead cross-functional solutions
• Evaluate supply and obsolescence risks and develop contingency plans
• Assist in supplier quality assurance processes and KPI tracking
• Support metrics like case fill rate, OTIF, forecast accuracy, and continuity of supply
• Support innovation, commercialization, and change management

Job description

Mark Anthony Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Materials Planner to manage material requirements planning for multiple facilities. You will forecast materials, coordinate inventory, mitigate obsolescence risk, and support ongoing optimization across networks.

The role includes developing and maintaining a proactive material planning forecast, driving supplier relationships, and supporting change-management projects within a fast-paced production environment.