Raw Material Planner
About The Position
As a Raw Material Planner, you help ensure the production team has the materials needed to keep operations running efficiently. The role is responsible for ordering raw materials, scheduling receipts, maintaining inventory levels, communicating with related functional groups, and tracking vendor performance. The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift, with pay of $20.00–$24.00 per hour. The position offers consistent work schedules, job security, a safe, clean, climate-controlled facility, and promotion opportunities. Plastipak associates also receive a benefits package, with some benefits subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Associate degree, APICS certification, or at least three years of related planning, purchasing, inventory, or supply chain experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Plan and order raw materials to support production schedules.
- Monitor inventory levels and maintain targeted inventory turns.
- Create purchase orders and coordinate deliveries with vendors.
- Work with Production Scheduling, vendors, and other departments to ensure materials are available when needed.
- Monitor vendor performance and maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records.
- Review slow-moving and obsolete inventory and assist with disposition planning.
Benefits
- Wellness programs
- Health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Accidental insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- 401(k) plan with company matching contribution and profit-sharing feature
- Paid time off (80 hours within the first year, with subsequent increases)
- Paid company holidays
- Dependent care flexible spending account
- Caregiving via Care.com
- Pet insurance
- Tuition assistance program
- Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
- Travel assistance
- Employee discount programs
- Consistent work schedules
- Job security
- Safe, clean, and climate-controlled facility
- Promotion opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
