Strategic Materials Planner: Optimize Inventory & Capacity

Smithfield Support Services Corp; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package Available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods seeks a Materials Planner to coordinate master scheduling, inventory control, and procurement decisions. You will balance internal demand with external supply, manage STOs, and optimize plant and distribution center inventories to sustain production efficiency.

You will partner with suppliers and internal teams to forecast demand, schedule production, and minimize stockouts while controlling costs and improving service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or related field with 2+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, planning or inventory control.
• Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint with strong communication skills.
• Experience with planning software and SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule master production planning, inventory management, and replenishment metrics using planning processes.
• Own the stock transport order (STO) lifecycle from creation to closure.
• Oversee inventory levels at distribution centers and plants with stocking policies and seasonal builds.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and sufficient material quantities.
• Resolve shortages proactively and communicate solutions to management.

Skills

Master scheduling

Inventory management

Capacity planning

Analytical thinking

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related field

2+ years supply chain experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Smithfield Foods seeks a Materials Planner to coordinate master scheduling, inventory control, and procurement decisions. You will balance internal demand with external supply, manage STOs, and optimize plant and distribution center inventories to sustain production efficiency.

You will partner with suppliers and internal teams to forecast demand, schedule production, and minimize stockouts while controlling costs and improving service levels.