Strategic Materials Planner - SAP & Supply Chain

Talentify; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwan’s Company in Pasadena, TX is hiring a Materials Planner to plan, schedule and monitor inbound movement of materials from suppliers. You will determine material requirements and coordinate with purchasing, production and engineering.

Under general supervision, you’ll manage supplier service, quality issues, and credits; monitor aging materials; analyze inventory levels; and advise senior leadership on risks while developing material strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or applicable work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with purchasing/procurement.
• Knowledge of SAP, strong analytical skills.
• Ability to interact with vendors and other internal partners, strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of procurement and materials management practices and principles.

Responsibilities

• Procures ingredients and packaging based on specifications and production schedules; issues purchase orders and processes invoicing.
• Manages supplier service, quality issues, and secures credits as applicable.
• Monitors materials to minimize aging and obsolescence, collaborating with production, R&D, and suppliers.
• Analyzes supplier and inventory levels, adjusting purchase orders based on plant needs.
• Resolves quality issues and obtains credits, maintaining SAP Material Masters and vendor records.
• Coordinates deliveries with transportation and warehousing, ensuring timely arrival and cost reductions.
• Advises senior leadership on risks and develops material strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Vendor relations

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Schwan’s Company in Pasadena, TX is hiring a Materials Planner to plan, schedule and monitor inbound movement of materials from suppliers. You will determine material requirements and coordinate with purchasing, production and engineering.

Under general supervision, you’ll manage supplier service, quality issues, and credits; monitor aging materials; analyze inventory levels; and advise senior leadership on risks while developing material strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency.