Manager, Materials Planning

C.H. Guenther & Son•San Antonio, TX

2d•$90,000 - $144,000

About The Position

This position ensures the continuity of raw and packaging material supply to production facilities. The manager leads a team of planners and improves coordination of materials procurement across the network to maximize customer service while minimizing inventory and waste. The role develops the Materials Planning function for packaging and ingredients by creating integrated planning, replenishment, and sourcing processes with Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, and external suppliers. The position owns the supply plan for multiple manufacturing locations and co-packers and oversees the supply chain from purchase order through delivery, including fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and inventory management. It coordinates production capacity and constraint information between Operations and Sales/Marketing, reviews performance-to-plan results, maintains accurate costing and setup data in SAP, and acts on behalf of the Director, Materials Management when absent. The manager also develops staff, leads inventory and warehousing programs, identifies cost and yield improvements, maintains supplier KPIs, and implements sourcing strategies. The role involves approximately 15% travel, or travel as required. Working conditions include light exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, temperature extremes, humidity, darkness, and noise, and moderate physical effort. The company provides personal protective equipment. The role is expected to demonstrate and promote the company's Core Values in People, Quality, and Growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in supply chain, economics, finance, or agribusiness.
At least 3 years of experience in supply planning, material planning, or sales forecasting.
At least 2 years of people-management experience.
Experience with SAP/APO or other supply-planning software; SAP is preferred.
Ability to work across Operations, Customer Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Finance, and regularly interact with senior management regarding goals and accomplishments.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external contacts.
Analytical and technical skills to understand business practices and recommend appropriate automation opportunities.
Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive team leader who welcomes challenges.
Experience leading continuous-improvement and process-optimization initiatives.
Track record of quickly identifying and resolving problem areas.
Self-motivated approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.
Proven ability to mentor and develop talent.
Strong Excel-based computer analytical skills.
Experience in strategic sourcing.
Ability to influence change.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel approximately 15% or as required.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing, sitting, walking, reaching, climbing, and kneeling as needed.

Nice To Haves

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure continuity of supply of raw and packaging materials to production facilities.
Lead a team of planners and improve coordination of materials procurement across the network.
Own the supply plan for multiple manufacturing locations and a network of co-packers.
Oversee the supply chain from purchase order to delivery, including order fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and inventory management for packaging and materials.
Determine available production-line capacity and constraint information in coordination with Operations and Sales/Marketing.
Review performance-to-plan results and work with Operations to improve results.
Maintain accurate costing and setup data within SAP.
Act on behalf of the Director, Materials Management when absent and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Manage, motivate, and train staff in accordance with company objectives and organizational requirements; set goals and support personal development.
Lead project management efforts, including inventory reduction and warehousing programs that limit excess inventory cost and waste while balancing service.
Identify and implement savings opportunities to minimize product costs and maximize manufacturing yields.
Create and maintain a supplier KPI database.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies, policies, and practices that balance quality, service level, and total cost.
Demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the company's Core Values in People, Quality, and Growth.