Materials Planner
Core
Strategic sourcing and inventory planning for raw materials to balance internal/external procurement, optimize production capacity, and ensure seamless supply chain operations for Smithfield Foods.
Role type
Materials Planner (Supply Chain)
Builds
Production schedules, inventory levels, and supply buffers for manufacturing facilities and distribution centers.
Domain
Food production / Supply Chain Management
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, inventory planning, capacity planning, master scheduling, supplier coordination, data analysis, project management, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience, APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP), planning software proficiency, SAP experience
Technologies
Excel, PowerPoint, planning software, SAP
Responsibilities
Manage stock transport order (STO) lifecycle from creation to closure; oversee inventory levels at distribution centers and plants; execute freeze/thaw strategies to manage demand fluctuations; lead capacity planning models for product categories; resolve key shortage issues and communicate solutions to management.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC