Raw Material Planner

Givaudan•Mount Olive, NJ

23h•$70,500 - $97,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Raw Material Planner is responsible for material requirements planning (MRP) activities for a group of countries, including raw-material ordering and inventory, production planning, and scheduling. The role helps ensure products can be manufactured and supplied to customers on time and in accordance with defined quality standards and operational KPIs, including PIR, golden rules, best practices, and SLOB. The position is based in Mt Olive, New Jersey, and reports to the Raw Material Team Lead. The planner maintains material requirements data in MRP/SAP systems, coordinates production plans and schedules with Demand Planners and Commercial and Manufacturing organizations, and works with procurement and purchasing to secure material availability and resolve issues. The role monitors supply, inventory, and production schedules; communicates delivery dates and delays; issues status reports; and identifies opportunities to improve supply planning and customer service. Work is carried out under quality, safety, and industrial hygiene standards.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in supply chain management.
Bachelor's degree in an analytical- or mathematics-related field.
Ability to use Microsoft Excel for complex functions.

Nice To Haves

SAP knowledge is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

Enter and maintain material requirements data in MRP/SAP systems and test system configuration after updates or changes.
Partner with Demand Planners and Commercial and Manufacturing organizations to review customer orders and agree on production plans and schedules.
Refine production schedules based on inventory levels and material requirements.
Provide production schedules and related supply forecasts to procurement to secure raw-material availability.
Place, track, and file raw-material orders.
Work with the purchasing organization to resolve material availability, quality, or vendor issues.
Monitor and check the accuracy of supply and inventory data in related systems, including SAP and SLOB.
Monitor production schedules and inform Demand Planners, Customer Care, and Commercial organizations about product delivery dates or resolve delays.
Identify opportunities to improve supply planning and customer service.
Issue and distribute status reports, such as COOISPI schedules, OTS, and past-due purchase orders.
Work under quality, safety, and industrial hygiene standards.