Materials Management Planner

Brenntag

  • Santa Fe Springs, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Your RoleResponsibilities
  • Material Planning and Procurement: Develop and maintain material plans based on production schedules, demand forecasts, and inventory levels. Place orders with suppliers and coordinate material deliveries to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
  • Inventory Management: Monitor and analyze inventory levels to ensure the right quantities are available for production. Implement inventory control processes to reduce excess stock, waste, and stockouts.
  • Production Support: Collaborate with production planners and teams to ensure timely material availability and resolve any material shortages or issues that may impact production timelines.
  • Supplier Coordination: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and cost-effective pricing. Resolve any issues related to quality, delivery, or supplier performance.
  • Demand Forecasting: Work closely with the sales and operations teams to forecast demand and adjust material planning as required to meet production schedules and customer demands.
  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Use software tools (ERP, MRP, Excel, etc.) to analyze material usage, track orders, and generate reports on inventory status, material costs, and supplier performance.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements related to material planning, inventory management, and procurement activities to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Compliance and Documentation: Ensure all material planning activities adhere to company policies and regulatory requirements. Maintain accurate records of material planning and procurement activities.
Your ProfileEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to than 50 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Our Offer
  • We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
  • Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
  • Paid parental leave
  • Education assistance program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)​
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at accommodations@brenntag.com (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.).Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information, please go to or view the poster atBrenntag TA Team

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