Material Planner

SUMMARY: 

Manage the supply flow and inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods.  The planner will analyze the sales forecast with customer demand in SAP to plan/gather information and data to forecast raw materials for suppliers to meet production goals.  The material planner will work closely with Purchasing and Production Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Analyze SAP generated forecasts for accuracy
• Determine the required daily and weekly materials needed for production
• Work with the Material Planning Lead to assist in determining forecasts for Purchasing
• Analyze changing material demand patterns
• Work with Customer Planning to help define raw material requirements based on demand and forecast
• Establish target raw material and finished goods levels to keep on hand
• Assist the Inventory Control Coordinator with daily inventory tasks

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:  

• Associate degree minimum 
• 3 years’ experience using SAP Modules: MM, PP, SD, MRP, WM

Computer and Technology Skills:                                                            

The successful candidate must be proficient in MS Office applications, SAP and or other ERP systems    

Language Skills:                

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.   German language speaking skills is another advantage.

Mathematical Skills:     

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as:  fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.     

Reasoning Ability:     

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  

Physical Demands:      

The physical demands described here 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.  

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk and hear.  The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

Allergen Awareness 

Products produced in this facility may contain the following allergens: Egg, Shellfish, Fish, Gluten.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Job descriptions are not intended to create a contract, nor are they to be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment between Saturn Petcare Inc. and any of its employees.  The provisions of job descriptions have been developed at the discretion of management and may be amended or cancelled at any time by Saturn Petcare Inc. with or without notice.

Employment with Saturn Petcare Inc.  is voluntarily entered, and the employee is free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause.  Similarly, Saturn Petcare Inc.  may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with or without notice or cause, so long as there is not violation of applicable federal or state law.