Job Information
Rise Baking Company Material Planner in Tucker, Georgia
Job Purpose
Support manufacturing through effective material planning and procurement. Leverage advanced data analysis techniques to optimize inventory, forecast material needs, and maintain material flow. Collaborate with sourcing, production, warehouse, and planning teams to achieve business objectives while aligning with the company’s core values.
Essential Functions
Anticipate product needs and procure all raw materials and packaging from Rise-approved suppliers as required for production, new product development, and R&D
Place, manage, and track/trace purchase orders
Review lead times, minimum order requirements, shelf-life, and usage to determine order frequency and maintain lean inventory system
Plan material to attain company metrics of inventory turns, customer fill rate, and operational efficiency
Analyze actual production volumes versus forecast and provide recommendations to increase accuracy and minimize customer out of stocks
Make data-driven purchasing decisions based on current inventory, production schedules, and sales forecast to ensure material availability
Support quotes, contracts, RFQs, and standards for purchases
Communicate proactively with key stakeholders regarding price changes, supplier shortages, and other inventory challenges
Work to resolve material shortages, investigate root causes, and propose corrective actions and solutions
Foster and maintain strong relationships with supplier organizations
Conduct regular vendor performance reviews to ensure reliability and improved performance
Participate in initiatives to improve forecast accuracy, inventory management, and procurement processes
Drive continuous improvement by identifying cost savings opportunities
Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)
Bachelor's degree in a supply chain-related discipline and/or 3 equivalent years of experience
APICS affiliation/certification
Food manufacturing experience and familiarity with commodity-sensitive businesses preferred
Retail and foodservice channel experience desired
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel; experience with ERP Systems (SAP preferred)
Experience with manufacturing modules including MRP, MPS, and WMS
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Ability to effectively communicate with multi-level personnel as well as suppliers, customers, and their representatives
Ability to work cross-functionally, convey complex issues, and maintain confidentiality
Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change
Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
