Material Planner

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Company: Campari America 

Job Title:  Materials Planner 

Job Location: Lawrenceburg, KY 

Reports to:  Planning Manager 

Organizational Layer (global, regional or local):  local 

General Description of the Role 

The Materials Planner is responsible for supporting the packaging operation in meeting or exceeding all Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) with regard to scheduling, supply and service of raw and packaging materials for the bottling lines.   

Mission/Objectives 

The Materials Planner will ensure optimal inventory levels and timely supply of raw and packaging materials to meet the bottling schedule.   

Key Responsibilities and Activities 

Planning: 

• Determine raw and packaging materials requirements plan using SAP MRP based on the monthly supply plan 

• Partner with suppliers to oversee on time delivery to meet the daily and weekly production schedule 

• Verify materials inventory required for the production schedule as needed 

• Provide long term forecast requirements to key suppliers 

• Contribute to and execute inventory carrying policy 

• Partner with Quality team to execute RMA’s 

• Participate in the annual physical inventory by participating in counts and supporting research of discrepancies 

• Support invoice processing activities managed by accounts payable team 

• Participate in cross-functional project teams related to innovation and renovation projects 

• Manage materials purchases of phase out products to minimize risk of obsolescence 

• Participate in applicable continuous improvement programs to contribute to KPI’s, increase efficiency/productivity, and/or identify cost saving opportunities. 

• Work proactively and collaboratively with other Packaging department employees to ensure daily production demands are met. 

• Ensure all relevant records and documentation are accurately completed and stored per retention policy.   

• This role may serve as back-up for other roles in the Planning Department. 

Safety/Quality: 

• In coordination with the site EH&S Manager, ensure all actions comply with GMP practices and site safety rules 

• This position must participate in all EH&S related activities in their department and participate in any discussions surrounding safety 

• Ensure compliance with ISO standards 

Key Relationships 

Internal:  

• All Packaging Managers, Supervisors & Coordinators 

• Customer Service Team 

• Accounting Team 

External:  

• Raw & packaging material vendors 

Managerial Skills 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: 

• EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Experience 

• A minimum of 3 years experience with materials planning/buying or related activities  

• A minimum of 2 years experience with SAP (and/or equivalent MRP system) and Microsoft Excel 

• Experience in beverage or beverage alcohol is a plus 

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

• Working knowledge of packaging operations, preferably in the spirits category 

• Ability to support continuous improvement projects/initiatives 

• Familiarity with current GMP practices and a record of implementing SOPs to drive efficiencies 

• Ability to work collaboratively across department lines at all levels in a plant operation 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 

• A working knowledge of TTB regulations, ISO requirements and Food Safety processes 

• Experience with SAP a must 

• APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) a plus 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Problem solving skills, attention to detail and customer service orientation are essential functions of this role 

• Must have strong analytical skills 

• Must have the ability to multi-task in a high-speed manufacturing environment 

• Must physically navigate around a plant/production environment – including the climbing of stairs, elevated walkways etc 

• Willingness to work independently on off-shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime, as mandated by production needs 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

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