["Senior Material Planner","Senior Material Planner"]

Senior Material PlannerWe are currently looking to hire a Senior Material Planner!The Senior Material Planner is responsible for raw material and packaging purchases and inventories for a specified category to support finished goods production plans, minimize obsolescence and provide overall cost containment. The senior material planner communicates across the organization on changes or developments pertinent to their materials and is expected to engage with senior leadership on analyses and report out.The role is a hybrid 3 days in office, based out of our corporate office in Broomfield, CO.ResponsibilitiesOverall responsibility for raw material and packaging procurement and inventory managementEnsure overall MRP system (both within SAP and in external processes) is maintained and overall system planning is optimized. Conduct regular consistent reviews of all parameters and update based on new criteria.Lead & conduct material planning meetings with suppliers, ensuring all material plans are adequate from days of supply and obsolescence targets in the long and short term.Review supplier performance and ensure purchase orders are being completed on time and in fullDevelop packaging run out plans with information from project managers, supply planning team, marketing and suppliers to minimize obsolescence and meet project timelines.Participate in weekly supply planning team meetings with counterparts in finished good planning, deployment, forecasting and procurement to deliver key KPIsTrack and report key KPIs – obsolescence, supplier inventory levels, service and others as appropriateKey linkages with Supply Planning, Procurement, Marketing, Manufacturing, Suppliers, Project Management, Finance, Quality and R&DEscalate issues with suppliers as they arise and partner closely with Procurement on fast resolutionTake on additional projects as needed, including but not limited to ingredient changes, packaging updates, post-mortem analyses, proactive supply variability, and new product introductionsTrain and onboard new material planners and maintain SOPs to support ongoing growth of othersMentor teammates and cross functional partners as needed on processes and ways of workingIdentify problems within own responsibilities and across material planning and develop a root cause analysis plus corrective actionCompensationThe base compensation range for this position is $95,000 - $112,000 commensurate with experience.Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, or related major3-5 years of experience in supply chainIn lieu of a degree, 2-3 additional years of experience in materials, production or procurementAPICS certification preferredParabola experience is a plusKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAdvanced understanding of supply chain processes and safety stock optimization strategies.Advanced understanding of materials management & supplier management.SAP/APO knowledge requiredStrong project management and organization skills.Executive presence and ability to influence external partnersLead and drive change as technology requires#J-18808-Ljbffr