Material Planning Manager

Job Summary

Owning the material requirements planning process, the full-time remote Material Planning Manager will translate finished-goods production plans into raw material and packaging requirements, manage purchase orders, and ensure timely staging of materials for production.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain the MRP system to align raw material and packaging needs with production schedules
• Manage supplier relationships and material purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and tracking of inventory
• Develop and implement inventory policies to optimize production flexibility and minimize excess components

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in materials planning, MRP, or production planning within a CPG, food, beverage, or supplement brand
• Experience working with co-manufacturers and understanding their scheduling and capacity
• Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets with the ability to build MRP models and perform inventory calculations
• Experience managing purchasing and supplier relationships for raw materials and packaging
• Resourceful with a track record of adapting quickly to changes in production plans and supplier issues