Material Planner - Forsyth, MO
About The Position
Reporting to the Material Planning Manager, the Material Planner serves a tactical role within the Supply Chain Team. The position issues and manages purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, and miscellaneous items, ensuring timely follow-through to prevent delays in vendor payments, incoming materials, or services for internal stakeholders. The role calls for a self-directed professional with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent organization and attention to detail, and proficiency with multiple computer applications, including ERP systems. The Material Planner also supports an ongoing ERP implementation project and may assist with inventory control, production planning, and other supply chain functions. The position works in office and indoor/outdoor environments and involves both computer and office-equipment use and occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.
Requirements
- With a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field: 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles.
- Without a degree: 5–10 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles.
- Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
- Ability to work independently and manage a multifaceted workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work in office and indoor/outdoor conditions and to stand, kneel, and sit for prolonged periods.
- Ability to operate a computer and relevant office equipment for prolonged periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Successful completion of a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ADM MIS systems.
Responsibilities
- Issue and manage daily purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, and miscellaneous items.
- Process purchase orders accurately and on time to prevent production or vendor-payment delays.
- Collaborate with the Logistics team to determine transportation modes and manage freight costs.
- Manage inbound raw material categories and troubleshoot delivery delays.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies and support timely vendor payments.
- Track and report supplier performance metrics, including KPIs.
- Conduct inventory cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.
- Analyze stock status reports, update inventory records, and coordinate timely disposition actions.
- Monitor and manage the Inbound On-Time In-Full (OTIF) report and collaborate with other material planners to identify and document late or incomplete supplier deliveries.
- Partner with Strategic Buyers, local supply chain teams, and broader business units on supply chain priorities.
- Collaborate with Strategic Procurement on raw material data attributes, including safety stock levels, lead times, and forecasts.
- Support new raw material setup and second-source initiatives, including documentation and system updates.
- Perform data entry and analysis related to inventory, cost savings, and supply chain metrics.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in ERP and MIS systems.
- Assist with routine administrative tasks, including filing, answering phones, and distributing materials.
- Support the ERP implementation project, including inventory control, production planning, and other supply chain functions.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Benefits
- Qualifying overtime hours are paid as overtime for hourly and salaried non-exempt employees.
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Job Type
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