Raw Material Planner

Gehl Foods LLC
  • Lathrop, CA
    17 days ago

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    Description

    Now Hiring: Raw Material Planner

    Reports To: Director of Supply Chain

    Salary Range: 75,000K - 85,000K

    Why join our team?

    • Full benefits package - medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
    • Generous PTO & holidays
    • Growth opportunities to expand skillsets and enhance career
    • Amazing team & culture focused on:

    Communication | Community Involvement | Wellness | Employee Activities

    Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:

    • Referral bonus program
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • FSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
    • Perks at Work - discounts on shopping, travel & more
    • Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

    Position Overview

    The Raw Material Planner ensures raw materials are available in the right quantities and at the right time to support production and customer demand. This role manages material requirements, inventory levels, delivery coordination, and supply risks while partnering across Procurement, Operations, Logistics, Warehouse, Quality, and suppliers.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop and maintain Material Requirements Plans (MRP) based on production schedules, BOMs, inventory, and purchase orders.
    • Forecast material needs and maintain optimal inventory while minimizing excess, obsolete, and waste inventory.
    • Partner with Production Scheduling to create material-feasible production plans and resolve constraints.
    • Coordinate pallet, tanker, and perishable ingredient deliveries to support uninterrupted production.
    • Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Warehouse, Receiving, Logistics, suppliers, and customers to resolve shortages, delivery issues, and receiving discrepancies.
    • Maintain accurate inventory, planning, receiving reports, and schedules.
    • Coordinate with Quality Assurance and customers on rejected, obsolete, or nonconforming materials.
    • Support the Aseptic Planning Scheduler and serve as primary backup when needed.
    • Identify and implement improvements in material planning, inventory accuracy, and supply chain performance.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
    • 3+ years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, supply chain, production planning, or manufacturing.
    • Experience with ERP/material planning systems and Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills preferred.
    • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and planning skills.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and with suppliers.
    • Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy and continuous improvement.
    • CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.

    Salary Description

    75,000K - 85,000K

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLathrop, CA

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Asepsisunmatched
    • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
    • Business Growthunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)unmatched
    • Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Inventory Levelsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Inventory Planningunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Materials Managementunmatched
    • Materials Planningunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Pallet Jackunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Production Planningunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Supply Chain Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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