Materials Planning Manager

Reynolds Consumer Products • Lake Forest, IL

79d • $100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and high-performance organization. Are you looking to build a strong career? Then we have an opportunity for you! We are searching for a Materials Planning Manager to join our team located at our corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, IL.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in material planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
• Prior team management experience combined with a proven track record of developing, coaching and mentoring a team.
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence without authority.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems and ERP software (SAP, Logility, JDA, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, procurement, and inventory management of materials required for production.
• Ensure that materials are available to meet production schedules while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing costs.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, production, logistics, and suppliers to ensure seamless material flow and supply chain efficiency.
• Develop and manage material planning strategies to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Work hands-on to develop standardized material replenishment planning business processes.
• Define optimal total supply chain solutions and utilize a variety of systems to achieve goals.
• Deliver continuous improvement directly tied to material replenishment and waste reduction.
• Ensure material processes are in line with finished goods inventory plan in conjunction with demand plans, financial plans and manufacturing processes.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust planning parameters to optimize stock levels and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Analyze demand forecasts and historical data to create accurate material requirements plans (MRP).
• Lead and mentor a team of material planners, providing guidance and performance feedback.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve material shortages, delays, or quality issues.
• Maintain ERP system data integrity related to material planning and inventory.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• 10% annual incentive bonus eligibility based on business and individual performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree