Materials Manager

Job Summary: The Materials Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of raw materials, packaging, and indirect supplies for the Tate's Bake Shop manufacturing operation. This role plans and coordinates sourcing, ordering, and purchasing activities; maintains vendor relationships; oversees daily inventory management; and serves as the primary procurement liaison to Mondelez (MDLZ) cross-functional teams. The Materials Manager drives cost productivity, supply continuity, and process standardization across the plant. Job Duties: Material Ordering & Planning Plan and execute purchasing of all raw materials, packaging materials, and indirect supplies based on demand plans and material projections. Place and manage purchase orders across key suppliers (ICB, MSP, ColorAd, Carton Services, PrintPack, Allied, SupplyOne, and specialty ingredient vendors). Order materials 8–16 weeks out based on material projection; manage daily orders for perishable/high-turnover items (butter, walnuts, oat, flour, eggs, milk). Coordinate daily raw material and packaging deliveries for Pine St and Pies+Cakes operations Manage weekly ordering task assignments and maintain the WB Mason ordering list. Establish and maintain Thursday as the designated consolidated ordering day for sanitation, lab, and safety supplies. Conduct weekly, biweekly, and monthly material analysis to generate purchase orders. Supply Management Oversee ordering of indirect supplies across all departments: Sanitation, QC, EHS, Pine Warehouse, Maintenance, HR, Packaging & Containers, and Office Supplies. Manage supplier accounts for Cintas (soap, hand sanitizer, PPE), Dicor (chemicals), Uline, Advertape, Richlin, Martor, and other ancillary vendors. Ensure packaging materials (corrugate, bags, film, trays, stretch wrap) are available to meet production schedules. Coordinate with the Inventory Specialist to act on replenishment needs identified through cycle counts and inventory consolidation. Coordinate with scheduler to ensure correct supplies are in-house to support production Vendor Relations Maintain and develop relationships with all raw material, packaging, and indirect supply vendors. Support MDLZ Procurement in securing competitive pricing through RFPs (corrugate, chocolate, and other categories). Monitor market pricing trends and identify productivity and cost-saving opportunities. Meet regularly with external manufacturers and key vendors to discuss production and supply needs. Manage supplier communications through a clear chain of command to prevent duplicate inquiries. Material Communications & Cross-Functional Coordination Serve as the primary material handling contact for MDLZ cross-functional teams: PPD/PPA, BD/PCDM, corporate Procurement, R&D, and Quality. Collaborate with planning and sales teams through BD/PCDM on Limited Time Offers (LTOs), new product launches (Innovation), everyday SKUs, downsizes, and marketing events (4+ annually). Participate in NAV Supplier Management Meetings, PSI, PLT, Weekend Planning, PPD/PPA, LTO, and EveryDay project meetings, and Purés coordination as needed. Maintain a centralized information repository to ensure proactive communication and prevent duplicate inquiries. Risk Management & Compliance Perform regular risk analysis and develop business continuity plans (BCPs) for high-risk and sole-source materials in collaboration with corporate procurement team. Consult with Food Safety and Quality Assurance on ingredient and packaging compliance requirements as needed Responsible for all applicable Company procedures and policies, including Mondelez Quality Policies. Ensure compliance with FDA, FSSC, New York State Dept of Ag and Markets, and other regulatory requirements to assure food safety and quality. Manage Tipalti invoice processing and payment workflows. Manage NetSuite Purchase Order issuance, adjustments, and approvals up to 100k. Inventory Oversight Oversee daily inventory management of raw materials a…

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