Strategic Materials Planner - SAP, Lean & Cross-Functional

Lactalis Heritage Dairy Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Paid Time Off from day one

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Lactalis Heritage Dairy, based in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Materials Planner to ensure continuous supply of raw and packaging materials for production. You will develop replenishment strategies, optimize inventory and costs, and collaborate across functions to align with manufacturing strategy.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in supply chain; SAP experience is preferred. Strong analytics, communication, and cross-functional collaboration are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required and 3+ years of related supply chain experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficient computer skills and data-driven decision-making.
• Planners/schedulers experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of supply for raw and packaging materials to production facilities.
• Develop and manage replenishment strategies; optimize service levels and costs.
• Lead inventory reduction initiatives and collaboration with plants and suppliers.
• Provide input on projected volumes and contractual needs to procurement.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lactalis Heritage Dairy, based in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Materials Planner to ensure continuous supply of raw and packaging materials for production. You will develop replenishment strategies, optimize inventory and costs, and collaborate across functions to align with manufacturing strategy.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in supply chain; SAP experience is preferred. Strong analytics, communication, and cross-functional collaboration are essential to succeed.