Material Planner

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Champaign, IL
Hybrid
28-32
Entry level
Big Data • Cloud • Food • Machine Learning • Software • Database • Analytics
Making Life Delicious
The Role
The Material Planner is responsible for managing inventory, utilizing SAP for orders, maintaining production parameters, and collaborating with various departments to ensure efficient supply chain operations.
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Job Description
Compensation Overview:
  • The starting hourly wage for this role is $ 27.80/hr -$32.03/hr

Work Schedule:
  • Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm.
  • Must be open to being on call as well.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
  • Utilize SAP system to order supplies, ingredients, and KMI's for multiple Businesses.
  • Set up and maintain MRP system production models and ordering parameters.
  • Manage portion of $18 MM. average RPW inventory to meet or exceed monthly inventory turn targets.
  • Research, explain, and reduce material outages in support of CTS.
  • Manage appropriate inventory levels internally and externally to balance inventory and service.
  • Provide absentee coverage for other Material Planners.
  • Support multiple Businesses through collaboration with R&D and Production departments for projects, productivity initiatives, and commercialization's.
  • Partner with HQMM and Procurement on collaboration strategies and issue resolution.
  • Collaborate with Cycle Count group and Production to research and reduce cycle count variances.
  • Reduce Company costs through flawless execution of material and ingredient changes.
  • Develop and implement processes or projects to reduce RPW inventories.
  • Execute Material Management goals.
  • Participate on internal project teams.
  • Provide material information at daily DDS meetings.
  • Develop key relationships with internal and external customers through excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Assist with Customer Service activities including appointment scheduling, processing customer orders in Metrics, and vehicle sizing.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Abilities:
1. 2 or 4 year degree is preferred.
2. Knowledge of inventory management methods.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
5. Strong analysis and problem solving skills.
6. Solid Microsoft Office and SAP Skills.
7. Ability to learn and leverage systems. (Must be able to innovate, streamline and simplify work).
9.Knowledge of SAP preferred.
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
  • Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
  • Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
  • Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
  • Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)
Champaign Plant
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected] .

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
38,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.

With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every table we touch.

We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet.

We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Work With Us

We believe that great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Operating in over 20 global markets, across 9 functions, no matter your career goals, we have a seat at the table for you.

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Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
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