SummaryWe are seeking a dynamic Material Planning Manager to play a key role in advancing our company's strategic goals through exceptional material planning and execution. In this role, you will ensure the right materials are delivered at the right time to support current products, new launches, and ongoing enhancements. You will lead the purchasing and inventory planning process to optimize availability, quality, and cost, directly impacting profitability and customer satisfaction. As a people-focused leader, you will also build, develop, and inspire a high-performing team, positioning the organization for continued growth and long-term success.
The salary range for this position is $89,000 - $133,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).
In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Develop and maintain material requirements plans to ensure uninterrupted supply of assigned materials while minimizing investment.
- Perform supplier qualification and certification, performance evaluation, material plan preparation and execution, purchase order preparation.
- Coordinate material availability to support new packages, products or processes.
- Maintain all packaging specifications for specified product types.
- Ensure compliance with all company requirements within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Recruit, develop and retain talented associates for future growth and diversification.
- Leverage existing technology and recommend best value systems to competitively manage all direct materials as measured by improving.
Minimum Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
- 5 years of relevant experience in demand or material planning.
- Must have strong communication, analytical and math skills.
- Must have strong computer skills.
- Must be able to travel 10%.
Preferred Education and Experience- Sourcing, contract management, material planning and ERP experience.
- SAP.
- CPM.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors- Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
- May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
- May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
- Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.
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