Strategic Materials Planner - Supply Chain & Inventory

Lactalis USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis USA in Chicago, IL seeks a Materials Planner to ensure continuous supply of raw and packaging materials for production. You will develop replenishment strategies and work cross-functionally to balance availability, inventory and obsolescence risks.

Responsibilities include leading inventory reduction efforts, optimizing SAP MRP settings, and coordinating with Procurement, Quality and Finance to support BU goals and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3+ years of related supply chain experience; materials planning preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong computer and analytical skills; planner/scheduler experience desirable.
• Attention to detail and drive for results.
• Total supply chain perspective and data-driven problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of supply for raw and packaging materials to production facilities.
• Develop replenishment strategies; balance service levels, inventory, and obsolescence risk.
• Collaborate across Marketing, Procurement, R&D, Suppliers, Quality, and Finance.
• Lead inventory reduction initiatives and optimize SAP MRP parameters.
• Provide input on volumes, supplier performance, and contractual needs.
• Manage major supply disruptions and contingency plans.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree required

3+ years experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Planner/scheduler experience

Drive for results

Attention to detail

Strong influencing

Total supply chain perspective

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lactalis USA in Chicago, IL seeks a Materials Planner to ensure continuous supply of raw and packaging materials for production. You will develop replenishment strategies and work cross-functionally to balance availability, inventory and obsolescence risks.

Responsibilities include leading inventory reduction efforts, optimizing SAP MRP settings, and coordinating with Procurement, Quality and Finance to support BU goals and on-time delivery.