Materials Planner

Post Consumer Brands•Troy, AL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Planner is responsible for material planning, replenishment, and inventory availability to support uninterrupted production operations at the Troy, Alabama plant. The role manages ingredient, packaging, and indirect material requirements while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and minimizing shortages and excess inventory. The position works with internal teams including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Finance, and externally with suppliers, transportation providers, and inventory partners. It balances inventory investment with operational needs, resolves supply disruptions, and develops alternatives to maintain production continuity while complying with applicable food safety and quality standards.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field is preferred; equivalent professional experience in manufacturing, inventory management, production planning, materials planning, or supply chain operations may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Three to five years of production planning, scheduling, manufacturing, or supply chain experience preferred.
Strong analytical and forecasting capabilities.
Knowledge of ERP/MRP planning systems.
Inventory management experience.
Advanced Excel proficiency.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and influence outcomes across functional groups.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field.
Three to five years of production planning, scheduling, manufacturing, or supply chain experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute material replenishment plans.
Monitor inventory levels for ingredients, packaging, and operating supplies.
Coordinate with Procurement and suppliers to ensure material availability.
Review demand requirements and align material purchases with production schedules.
Investigate and resolve material shortages and supply interruptions.
Monitor inventory performance and identify opportunities to reduce working capital.
Track supplier performance and delivery reliability.
Support physical inventories and inventory reconciliation activities.
Maintain accurate planning parameters within ERP systems.
Coordinate material transitions for new products and formula changes.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to inventory management and material flow.
Maintain compliance with applicable food safety and quality standards.