MATERIAL PLANNER II

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Material Planner II immediately at our French's Foods Manufacturing Plant in Springfield, MO.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the direction of the Department Manager – Materials Management, this position is responsible for preparing and executing cost effective material plans.  The Material Planner II orders materials in accordance with manufacturing and sales requirements and initiates and co-ordinate action plans to manage materials shortages.  In addition, this role ensures re-order points and safety stock parameters are regularly reviewed and maintained in accordance with lead times and Q.C. requirements, as well as, meet customer service and ensures inventory targets are within agreed cost constraints.   

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare plans and call-off materials from approved suppliers and McCormick facilities, utilizing SAP MRP functionality, to meet the needs of the production plan. Highlight potential impacts to the production schedules due to material shorts / non-conformance, providing action based solutions to maintain effective production plans
• Manage overall inventory for a specific SKU portfolio, within agreed targets, whilst optimizing customer service and inventory targets within cost constraints, producing management reports as required.
• Arrange the return to vendor of agreed non-conforming goods, following up appropriate documentation, to enable purchasing to track corrective action.
• Resolve discrepancies between ordered and delivered quantities and values and confirm payment approval with accounts payable.
• Coordinate the process and maintain accurate records of documentation needed to facilitate the seamless importing of raw materials, ensuring delivery on process audit targets.
• Attend business reviews and participate in project team activity as required, to meet the needs of the business.
• Ensure accurate and timely update for all relevant SLOB materials, capturing corrective actions to mitigate potential future issues, working with all relevant departments to minimize write off costs.
• Manage the plant receiving schedule.
• Audit master data and maintain MRP settings to enable most efficient lead times and inventory levels, while ensuring service.
• Import material from other countries and comply with import documentation required.
• Comply with all the rules concerning Health and Safety, to ensure that all equipment is operated safely and to report any accident, injury, or unsafe practice in accordance with procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a planning or purchasing role, specifically within materials / inventory management
• Past exposure to planning using MRP and other systems (SAP preferred)
• Assertive and tenacious, results focused
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and think outside of the box
• Customer focused and committed to building effective internal and external working relationships
• Innovative, flexible and adaptable
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well as part of a cross functional team
• Competent written and oral communication skills, including ability to give effective presentations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours to support the needs of a multi shift operation
• Willingness to relocate for future assignments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

BS in Business or a related subject. 

• APICS certification.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry
• Experience working in a High Performance Work Systems (HPWS) and/or Self Directed Work Team environment
• Experience working in a TPM environment

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If interested, please visit www.mccormickcorporation.com and apply.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.