Materials Management Planner Position Available In Berks, Pennsylvania

Materials Management Planner remote type
Onsite
locations
Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 3 Days Ago
job requisition id

JR103897

Your Role Responsibilities 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 Profile Education & Experience Bachelor’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 DEMANDS

The 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 ENVIRONMENT

The 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 accommodationsbrenntag (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 e-verify.gov/employees or view the poster at e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf.
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About Brenntag
Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety.
Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.
As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.
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