Materials Planning Specialist

Nestle

. Order raw materials and packaging materials needed to support the detailed production plan .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeBohemia • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management, including Production Planning and Procurement, with a strong focus on inventory management and risk mitigation. Proficient in analyzing KPIs and managing material master data to ensure optimal production support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementProduction PlanningERP Systems (SAP Preferred)KPI AnalysisStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementMaterial Master Data ManagementMRP Purchase RequisitionsRisk Mitigation PlanningNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsDecision-Making Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)ERP Systems

Industry Keywords

CPG CompanyProduction DisruptionsMaterial AvailabilityExcess InventoryObsolete Inventory

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Order raw materials and packaging materials needed to support the detailed production plan
Manage stock cover targets and working capital
Monitor MRP purchase requisitions and verify delivery dates, lead times and quantities before creating purchase orders
Follow up with suppliers, confirm material fulfillment and track orders
Take action on materials unavailable when needed by the production plan
Manage material shortages and risk mitigation plans
Identify, communicate and resolve potential supply risks to prevent production disruptions
Review and maintain material master data
Confirm lead times, min/max inventory levels, safety stocks and lot sizes with suppliers and Procurement
Manage excess, obsolete and slow-moving inventory through disposition and reduction plans
Monitor inventory health and material performance KPIs, including DIO, service level, material availability, excess and obsolete inventory, and write-off risk
Partner with Procurement, Supply & Demand Planning, Project Managers, Warehouse, Transportation, Vendors and 3PLs
Perform additional duties assigned by the direct Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Business Administration preferred
4+ years of relevant work experience in Production Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Project Management in lieu of degree
Fluency in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Experience using ERP systems in a CPG company; SAP preferred
Exposure to KPIs and Master Data Management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Time management, organizational and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Ability to influence without authority and manage key stakeholders
Strong negotiation skills
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives/bonus eligibility
401(k) with company match
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
Dynamic career paths
Professional development and learning opportunities
Inclusive workplace
Reasonable accommodations during recruitment