Material Planner (4-6 Month Contract)
Life Work SearchLocation: Waltham, MA (Hybrid / 3 days on-site weekly) Role ID: TBD Company Description: We are currently working with a 100+ year-old Consumer Packaged Goods organization that is in the middle of a supply chain planning system transformation. To help ensure on-going success, they are looking for an experienced Material Supply Planner to backfill a team member that’s on the project. This is a contract position that will last at least 4-6 months. Position Description: Ensure ingredients, packaging, and other materials are available for production, and maintain healthy inventory levels while minimizing waste. Manage the supply chain from placement of purchase- or production orders to goods receipt, ensuring product is available to meet customer demand. Identify excess, obsolete and discontinued inventory issues. Drive inventory planning enhancements to minimize operational constraints. Direct communication with internal factories and suppliers. Protect the financial performance of the strategic business unit by identifying potential supply chain issues. Background Required: Highly energetic individual with at least 3-5 years of supply chain planning experience. Experience with high-volume retail / consumer goods supply chains. Effective use of supply chain planning / MRP applications (ideally Infor M3) and MS Excel. Proven track record of success in similar role.