Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. We strive to provide cutting-edge excellence in ingredients, innovation, design and marketing. As the Materials Planner, you will be responsible for the following: Plans, schedules, and monitors inbound movement of raw materials and ingredients from suppliers. Determines material and ingredient requirements. Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with production. Responsible for creation and reconciliation of Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure invoices are proper Cost Management. Handles procurement activities related to acquisition of materials and ingredients from selected suppliers, including managing inventory. Coordinates with transportation to ensure efficient, effective delivery of materials. Develops specifications for new contract orders. Day-to-day duties include but not limited to: * **Will serve as the main Materials Planner (purchaser) for the Syrup Operations side of the plant. [Cost Center 101209]** * Purchase parts and supplies, and reconcile finances, inventory discrepancies, and manufacturing variances. * Extensive work on keeping POs clean and updated, including: reconciling blocked invoices & open invoices, resolving PO discrepancies with PO creators, tracking receipts and delivery for all POs and serving as backup to all Syrup PO creators. * Present at weekly Finance meeting and weekly maintenance meeting for Budget Spend. * Position requires an advanced SAP user with knowledge of SAP PM. * Responsible for procurement of all operational packaging materials, production ingredients and production supplies to ensure efficient product/material flow through the operational process. * Maintain the annual budget, ensure that material inventories are accurate, alleviate Out of Stocks, optimize Min/Max levels and consistently leverage cost opportunities. * Manage Supplier performance for accurate pricing, quality, and reliability of supply. Also provide monthly performance feedback to ensure alignment of Customer-Supplier relationship. * Coordinate dock schedules with the Warehouse Supervisors, for timely inbound deliveries to ensure inventory accuracies. * Consult with Warehouse Coordinators and Shipping Associates to reconcile warehouse department issues to ensure warehouse KPIs, such as Detention, Truck Turns and Yard Management KPIs, are maintained. * May participate in the annual inventory wall-to-wall count. **Schedule: 1st Shift 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (EST)** **CAREER LEVEL C** Applies significant on-the-job training and experience. Completes a range of tasks with a limited supervision. Follows established procedures and guidelines with the ability to modify methods and approach based on experience in the role. Work represents an ability to complete most of the complex day-to-day tasks but requires oversight and guidance on the most complex or non-routine activities. Resolves most issues without supervisory approval while obtaining supervisory guidance and approval for the most complex or non-routine activities. This is the Experienced level for employees that can complete 80-90 percent of the complex job duties with minimal supervision. **Skills** : SAP, AP, Purchasing, Warehouse & Inventory Management, Purchase Orders, Time Management, Communication, Scheduling, Organization **Pay Range** : $52,416 - $72,000 Pay Range:$52,416 - $64,064 Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.