The Material Planner is responsible for the planning and procurement of components to meet production requirements. Manages inventory, develops target quantities, and minimizes total inventory expense while meeting required finished goods service goals. Coordinate replenishment and floor stocking programs with suppliers and support the Procurement Managers in their supplier optimization, quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

ND Grand Forks

Job Type:

Supply Chain Planning

Job Posting Title:

Material Planner

Job Description:

Schedule: Primary work schedule is 1st shift, Monday-Friday, with flexibility as needed

Work Location: 1801 N 36th St, Grand Forks, ND

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $56,000 - $87,000 annually with additional bonus potential

Roles & Responsibilities:

Executes MRP for materials and issue purchase orders to ensure material availability per the Production Schedule

Reviews production schedule needs against inventory levels and storage capacity, to plan inbound bulk materials to meet operational needs.

Expedites with suppliers or explore alternative solutions to mitigate any known material shortages.

Communicates any known or potential material shortages delays or issues, while also working to develop solutions with suppliers and internal resources.

Attend the Daily Production Communication meeting to report issues and status.

Maintains files, such as inventory records and delivery performance reporting, to identify trends and seek opportunities for improvement in overall service.

Records complaints and takes action to resolve, as needed, should quality or delivery failures occur.

Manages transition of components related to reformulations, redesigns, new product introductions, and item discontinuations.

Interacts with Operations, R&D, Procurement, Scheduling, Sales Planning, Suppliers, and Category Planners to plan and execute smooth transition plans.

Maintains target inventory levels by monitoring inventory levels and appropriately recommends cost-reducing inventory actions to management.

Supports Corporate Procurement Managers in the implementation of any Divisional or Plant Cost Savings initiatives.

Reviews and assists to resolve invoicing discrepancies.

Ensures inventory cycle counts of components are completed and necessary reconciliations occur.

Skills, Experience and Education:

Communicate with all levels of management and subordinates using both verbal and written formats. 

Excellent communication skills.  

Ability to interact effectively at all levels of organization, including vendors  

Self-directed and self-motivated. 

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. 

 Minimum Experience Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree preferred and minimum of 3 years of Purchasing/Supply Chain experience. Must be willing to attend Supply Chain continuous education seminars or class work as needed.  

Previous experience with SAP strongly desired.  

Proficient with Excel/Power Point/Word and Access to include use of pivot tables. MS Office.  Proficient use of computer programs and software.   

Physical Activity/Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, and use hands and fingers. This position requires the employee to be able to read, write, and communicate orally in English. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Travel Requirements:  

Minimal 

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.