Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Procurement & Materials Planning Supervisor to lead the sourcing, planning, and inventory management of direct production materials in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring uninterrupted production, healthy inventory levels, and cost discipline across materials that directly impact product margin and customer fulfillment.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead the procurement of direct materials used in production, including ingredients, packaging, and outsourced manufacturing inputs
• Ensure materials are ordered, released, and delivered in alignment with production schedules and inventory goals
• Establish and manage inventory targets for raw materials and packaging, balancing service level, working capital, and shelf-life considerations
• Monitor inventory health (turns, aging, excess, risk exposure) and drive corrective actions
• Define and maintain planning parameters such as safety stock, reorder points, and lead times within ERP/MRP systems
• Oversee supplier setup and maintenance in ERP systems, ensuring documentation, certifications, and compliance requirements are met
• Evaluate supplier performance across pricing, service, quality, and reliability metrics
• Support commercial discussions with suppliers related to pricing, minimums, freight, and service expectations
• Track purchase price variance and resolve discrepancies impacting margin or financial reporting
• Contribute to budgeting, cost-reduction initiatives, and inflation mitigation strategies
• Convert demand forecasts and sales plans into actionable material requirements
• Maintain item master data to support accurate planning and procurement execution
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and supplier data within ERP/MRP platforms
• Produce and analyze reports related to inventory performance, supplier metrics, and material spend
• Ensure adherence to food safety, regulatory, and internal control standards

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of experience in procurement, materials planning, or inventory management within a manufacturing or CPG environment
• Hands-on experience managing direct materials that impact COGS
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite experience highly desirable)
• Experience in Food & Beverage or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing shelf-life sensitive materials

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