Materials Planner - Cultured Dairy Manufacturing

Dairy Farmers of America•Schuylkill Haven, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensure adequate inventory of materials and supplies at the plant directly or through others to include Purchase for Resale (PFR) products. Manage inventories of goods and supplies to ensure plant maintains adequate supply without carrying excessive inventories. Work with plant management to ensure all items are ordered from approved suppliers and meet all DFA specifications and QA requirements.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
2 to 5 years inventory, materials planning, or related experience
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
Able to communicate with various levels of personnel to ensure customers’ needs and requirements are met
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Able to problem solve, multi-task and prioritize own work activities
Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)
Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Responsibilities

Order and receive all incoming raw materials, packaging materials, supplies and other items as needed
Maintain adequate inventories of materials and supplies by developing and using a solid working understanding of plant operational requirements and supplier lead times
Perform activities that determine quantities of and delivery schedules of materials
Ensure and oversee accurate counting and reporting of receipts and inventories into the proper systems
Complete company standard PO’s for all purchases and approve invoices for payment, verifying information
Follow up with suppliers to ensure on time deliveries. Provide information to management of any issues
Manage local supplier relationships to ensure that supplier expectations are understood and performance against those expectations are measured and monitored on regular basis
Provide for the management and ordering of PFR items
Identify plant level supply requirements and provide input to the Procurement Group for prioritization and sourcing actions
Implement best practices as appropriate
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements