Materials Planning Lead

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven. Position Summary Fort Dodge, located just 90 minutes north of Des Moines, Iowa, is recognized as a regional hub for retail and recreation. The city is known for its vibrant community spirit, and we are proud to say that our Fort Dodge Nestlé Purina team shares the same sense of pride and connection. Our dedicated team in Fort Dodge works tirelessly to produce over 130,000 cases of beloved pet food brands daily, including Friskies® and Mighty Dog®. We understand the importance of providing high-quality products that you and your pets love, and we are committed to delivering excellence every day. That’s why we not only make high quality food for pets but our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. As Lead Materials Planner you’ll serve as the lead supporting materials planning and inventory management activities to ensure uninterrupted production and achievement of service level objectives. Oversee packaging and ingredient supply strategies to support current operations and future business growth. Identify and mitigate material supply risks through proactive planning, supplier engagement, and inventory management. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve material availability, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency. Lead materials management activities to ensure raw materials and ingredients are available to support production requirements. Manage inventory levels while balancing service, cost, and working capital objectives. Partner with internal procurement teams and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials. Monitor supplier performance and develop strong supplier relationships to support business objectives. Manage inventory accuracy at plant and outside storage, research any variances, and work with accounting to perform adjustments if necessary. Review inventory level standards, trend costs, manage month end activities. Partner with operations and planning teams to support production schedules and material requirements. Develop, coach, and lead team members while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. Utilize ERP and inventory management systems to support planning, purchasing, and reporting activities. Back up Sr Coordinator planning roles and help with weekend coverage and on call duties. Requirements HS Diploma or GED 3+ years of materials management, supply chain, inventory control, production planning, procurement, logistics, or warehouse operations experience within a manufacturing, distribution, military, or related environment. 2+ years of leadership experience. Other Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration. Salary: $102,276.00 to $133,704.00 per year Bonus Eligibility: Yes The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typic…

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