We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

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POSITION SUMMARY

Just 65 miles from Center City Philadelphia, Allentown is near many major Northeastern U.S. cities, which makes it an ideal location for manufacturing and distributing consumer goods. We utilize thermal processing and high-speed canning to produce varieties of our Friskies®, Beneful® and Pro Plan® brands—product lines we have carefully produced, packaged, and shipped since 1958. Allentown balances the identity of a busy industrial city, as well as a beautiful rural environment that we’re truly proud to call home.  

As a Materials Planning Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for managing assigned commodities to ensure 100% availability to meet scheduled production for the factory. The primary areas of focus in this position will be inventory monitoring, ordering/expediting, freight, building internal/external working relationships, and daily/weekly/monthly reports.

• Work with finished goods planning to determine required quantities of assigned raw materials needed based on the production schedule and MRP system to assure that the inventory balances will support production while avoiding excess inventories.
• Order assigned raw materials as needed from outside vendors and sister factories using the SAP and any auxiliary systems. Freight planning as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all vendor communications and as the collection point for the vendor notification process (VNR).
• Coordinate shipments of returned / rejected materials.
• Publish a weekly receiving schedule for assigned raw materials and prioritize unloads.
• Assist with master data updates of the MRP system.

Requirements

•  High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience in raw material purchasing and scheduling in a manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, military or related environment

The approximate pay range for this position is $38,000-$56,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)

REQUISITION ID
294578

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