Senior Material Planner
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.
Role & Responsibility:
Material and Production Planning
• Manage the supply of direct materials to ensure availability and readiness according to the timeline.
• Analyze direct materials, production schedules, and inventory levels to create effective material plans to production each direct materials category.
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• Coordinating with production planners to align material availability with production schedules.
• Collaborate with a procurement team and stakeholders to ensure on-time materials delivery, prioritization and prevent production delays.
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of materials management processes.
Demand and Supply Analysis
• Collaborate with Sales and demand planners to manage the demand forecast of raw materials.
• Generate purchase plan for materials based on MRP result and requirements.
Inventory Management
• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to meet production and demand including day-to-day operations on materials transfer and allocation to sites.
• Implement inventory control measures to minimize excess or obsolete stock.
• Coordinating with warehouse team on the transportation and distribution of materials to each production site.
Import Management
• Prepare and manage shipping documents, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and customs declarations.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, shipping companies, and customs brokers to ensure timely and cost-effective shipments.
• Monitor and track shipments, resolving any issues that may arise during transit.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Health Reimbursement Account
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Remote Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Casual Dress
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- 401(K)
- Company Equity
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Leadership Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
Diversity and Inclusion