Material Planning Manager

ConAgra Foods•Council Bluffs, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will lead, manage, and direct the plant’s Material Planning team to ensure optimal raw material availability, inventory health, and production schedule attainment. You will drive system adoption, master data integrity, and advanced analytics to support supply chain transformation goals. You will develop and maintain processes that ensure timely material flow within working capital guidelines while leveraging enterprise systems and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in material planning, purchasing, inventory management, logistics, or supply chain systems
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated expertise in SAP and Power BI
Experience with master data management and advanced reporting
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organization and external partners
Experience leading teams in a matrixed environment
Experience driving system adoption and digital transformation initiatives
Self-directed with a results-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Direct, coach, and develop a team of Material Planners to promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Set performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback, training, and development opportunities
Act as a change agent for system adoption, process standardization, and digital transformation at the plant
Ensure effective use of SAP and Power BI for material planning, inventory management, and reporting activities
Lead master data governance including validation, cleansing, and ongoing maintenance of material, supplier, and planning data
Partner with Manufacturing and Operations Planning, Sales and Operations Planning, Procurement, Transportation, Warehousing, and Operations to align planning processes
Collaborate with the Supply Planning Center of Excellence to uphold data quality standards and support enterprise initiatives
Drive adoption of analytics and reporting tools including dashboards and exception-based planning to enable proactive decision-making
Support automation and process improvement initiatives using digital tools
Manage working capital by monitoring inventory levels, analyzing variances, and executing action plans to meet targets
Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Finance to manage obsolete, aged, and suspect materials including disposition and removal
Partner with Research and Development, Quality, and corporate purchasing teams on new product introductions and vendor transitions
Communicate material risks and contingency plans to plant leadership and cross-functional partners
Facilitate supplier quality and service improvements using data and analytics
Develop and maintain reporting capabilities to monitor key performance indicators, inventory health, and planning effectiveness
Benchmark plant performance and lead continuous improvement efforts
Lead and participate in projects related to planning modernization, system enhancements, and process optimization