Materials Planner

Ocean Spray Cranberries•Lakeville, MA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Ocean Spray is hiring for a Materials Planner. This will be a remote role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA. As a Materials Planner, you will be responsible for Material Requirements Planning systems for the manufacturing network. You will develop and maintain MRP systems, ensuring material supplies are available at manufacturing plants. You will also manage ingredients and materials ordering and planning, support production inventory levels, and drive continuous improvement in MRP systems. Additionally, you will collaborate with manufacturing partners and suppliers to implement planning processes and align on materials activities.

Requirements

Required Experience in manufacturing or plant supply chain a plus
Excellent communication skills
Problem solving abilities
Understanding of inventory strategies LIFO, FIFO, etc.
Computer skills (MS Office)
Inventory Management system (SAP)
MRP experience
At least 1 Year of Experience

Responsibilities

Analyze inventory requirements vs. forecast/production plan; balance system wide inventory levels and sourcing adjustments
Analyze and develop critical planning parameters (lead time, safety stock, economic order quantity, etc.); provide direction to plant material coordinators on lead times, delivery needs, changes, contracts, safety stock levels, and scheduling agreements
Develop and implement Material Planning processes associated with co-pack or alliance start-ups.
Work with Procurement and Co-pack team to determine requirements, align on responsibilities, develop processes and provide SAP training as needed.
Set up and maintain Material Master data in SAP; Resource accounts payable for invoicing and resolve blocked invoices; create PO’s, contracts, scheduling agreements in SAP; provide daily, weekly and monthly reports.
Assist in purchasing activities with vendors, Manufacturing and R&D departments.

Benefits

Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Telehealth services
1:1 health coaching
Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
Flexible scheduling options
Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
Holiday pay for 12 holidays
Career development and growth opportunities
Tuition/Education assistance programs
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Scholarship programs for children of employees
Parental leave
Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
Adoption assistance
Bereavement leave
Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
Up to $300 massage reimbursement
Employee appreciation events
Employee discounts
Charitable giving