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You'll gain exposure to demand planning, inventory management, supplier collaboration, and operations, creating a strong foundation for career growth within supply chain and planning functions.\nAs a Material Planner, your responsibilities will include:\nDrive raw material availability by analyzing MRP requirements, managing purchase orders, and optimizing inventory levels to support production and customer demand.\nPartner with Scheduling, Production, Quality, and suppliers to align material supply with production plans and quickly respond to changing business needs.\nIdentify, expedite, and resolve material shortages and supply issues to minimize production disruptions and maintain service levels.\nOptimize inventory performance by monitoring planning parameters, managing at-risk and slow-moving inventory, and recommending corrective actions.\nLead reporting and coordination efforts related to purchase order management, inventory health, raw material shortages, formula revisions, and ingredient changes.\nDevelop supply plans and monitor supplier performance to ensure reliable material availability.\nResolve supplier service issues, drive corrective actions, and support vendor performance reviews.\nAnalyze supplier metrics and order history to identify improvement opportunities.\nThe Material Planner position is well-suited for you if you:\nLeverage effective negotiation skills to support business objectives.\nDemonstrate the ability to make decisions with strong analytical skills.\nListen actively, assess issues, and take decisive action.\nBalance urgency with a calm, solution-focused approach.\nProactively solve problems and drive continuous improvement.\nQualified candidates will have:\nBachelor’s Degree, Supply Chain or Engineering\n3+ years ERP and MRP experience in a manufacturing environment\n3+ years experience in a Supply Chain environment\nWillingness to work onsite in ALSIP, IL 5 days per week\n Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.\nWhat will set you apart:\nAPICS/ASCM CPIM certification\nFood/beverage or fast-moving consumer goods\nSilo / bulk material planning \nThis role is affiliated to the ALSIP, IL location, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance of that location and will be required to come into that location. You may be asked to travel to other locations periodically for meetings.\nThe Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:\nMedical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.\nGriffith information\nAt Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.\nAt Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. 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