Materials Planning Coordinator Materials Planning Coordinator
About The Position
Introducing Nestlé Purina’s new Williamsburg Township, Ohio, factory – just 30 miles east of Cincinnati. This world-class factory will be built from the ground up to produce a wide variety of some of the most trusted and beloved pet care brands in the U.S. Our passionate team in Williamsburg Township will work in an environment that values safety, the latest technology in manufacturing and a culture of learning. Help us write the next chapter of Purina’s history. As Materials Planning Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing assigned commodities to ensure 100% availability to meet scheduled production for the new Williamsburg Township Nestlé Purina factory. The primary areas of focus in this position will be inventory monitoring, ordering and expediting, shipping and tracking, building internal and external customer relationships, and regular report generation and analyses. In this role, you will be part of a new and exciting factory team who are bringing their talent and expertise to create the highest quality products for our pets. Are you up to the challenge?
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent with 1+ year of experience working in material purchasing, inventory management and/or transportation coordination in a manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, military or related environment
- Associate’s degree or higher in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain or related field with at least one (1) semester of applicable internship/professional experience
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with finished goods planning to determine required quantities of assigned raw materials based on the production schedule and enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
- Ensure that ingredient inventory balances will support production demand while avoiding excess on-hand
- Order and track assigned raw materials from outside vendors and sister factories using the ERP and auxiliary systems
- Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor communications and incorporate procurement team strategy to support contract health and assist in forecasting
- Assist with freight planning as needed and organize shipments of returned/rejected materials
- Publish a weekly receiving schedule for assigned raw materials and prioritize unloads
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Operations Planning, Accounting, Production, Warehouse, QA and Procurement to analyze and optimize sourcing and purchasing processes
Benefits
- Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
- Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
