Material Planner - Supply Chain

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Hiring Range: $57K - $83K

Summary: To plan and maintain proper inventory levels of purchased materials to support desired Service level and net working capital guidelines. To secure the arrival of all our required raw materials on time and in full (OTIF) in accordance and supporting demand and production schedule.

• Read and analyze MRP requirements in order to firm Purchase Orders.
• Maintain optimal raw material inventory levels through the correct use of Planning and inventory Parameters.
• Participate in the periodic revision of planning and inventory parameters (safety stock, lead time, minimum order quantity, maximum order quantity, etc.)
• Active and formal communication with the Scheduling department to exchange information on open orders' delivery status to fulfill the production schedule compliance.
• Attend and execute internal customer's urgencies in demand variations by expediting raw materials.
• Avoid raw material shortages that affect production schedule.
• Expedite, and Escalate material issues to proper teams

• Develop Supply agreements for selected purchasing categories along with purchasing team and vendors to ensure the Supplier performance (OTIF), tandem activity with purchasing team.
• Communication with vendors about service level performance, delays, and needs of corrective action plans on raw materials claims and rejections, tandem activity with purchasing team.
• Co-leader in the Vendor Evaluation Process to analyze, integrate and support Supplier's performances indicator, tandem activity with purchasing team.

• Participate in the Sales and Operations Planning Meeting (S&OP), focus on RM availability and potential stock out risks.
• Periodically review at risk/slow moving inventory to uncover inventory that may expire before being used and suggest a disposition.

• Bachelor's degree, Supply Chain related.
• 3-5 years' experience in Supply Chain environment.
• APICS/ CPIM certification preferred
• Must have prior ERP & MRP experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Strong analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to make decisions with imperfect information, coupled with the ability to develop and adhere to strong processes.
• Possess a positive and proactive approach to problems and opportunities.
• Communicate effectively.
• Negotiation skills.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Excel.