EU Ingredient Planner - Temporary Contractor
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AG1E-commerce, CPG
IrelandContractMiddle
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Job Details
- Experience
- 3-5 years
- Required Skills
- OracleSAPMS OfficeGoogle WorkspaceNetSuite
Requirements
- 3-5 years of professional experience in material planning, inventory management, or supply chain finance roles in a manufacturing or production environment
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems (Netsuite experience is preferred, or SAP, Oracle, or other relevant software).
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data for decision-making.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and inventory management best practices.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in forecasting and planning.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Proactive and self-motivated with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Comfortable working in a remote setting.
- Knowledgeable in MS Office and Google Suite.
- Experience with consumer products in e-commerce, direct-to-consumer and/or CPG a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain accurate ingredient forecasts based on production schedules, purchase orders, and ingredient inventory on hand.
- Create and manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) reports to determine material needs and inventory requirements.
- Plan for and manage material supply to meet production goals while minimizing stockouts and overstock situations.
- Participate in the S&OP process by providing insights on ingredient inventory to support forecasted demand.
- Monitor inventory levels at our co-manufacturers and identify gaps or risks to ensure adequate supply without excessive surplus.
- Work with the co-manufacturers to ensure accurate inventory records.
- Support ingredient replenishment and confirm safety stock levels as needed.
- Collaborate with procurement and purchasing teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, evaluating lead times and ensuring quality standards are met.
- Address any supply chain disruptions, delays, or issues to maintain smooth production.
- Provide manufacturing teams with material availability updates and ensure ingredients are ready for use in production processes.
- Work closely with production schedules to align material deliveries with production timelines.
- Address material shortages or overages and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams.
- Analyze ingredient usage, forecast accuracy, and lead times to improve planning accuracy.
- Prepare reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) on ingredient availability, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
- Identify process improvements and recommend solutions to enhance ingredient flow efficiency.
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