Material Planner

Ventura Foods

. Plan and manage materials replenishment for assigned items or supply categories .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeOntario • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $72,317 - $110,256 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in materials replenishment planning, vendor management, and inventory control while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Proficient in data analysis and problem-solving to optimize supply chain operations and enhance vendor performance.

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Materials Replenishment PlanningVendor ManagementInventory ControlJDE ExperienceFood Safety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementPurchasingMaterial Planning ProceduresAnalytical Problem SolvingData AnalysisRoot-Cause AnalysisPlanning TerminologyPurchase OrdersInventory ManagementChange Management

Soft Skills

Strong Organization SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeJDE

Certifications & Qualifications

CPMCSCPCPIM

Industry Keywords

Food & Beverage IndustrySQF CodeGMPsFSMA Preventive Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and manage materials replenishment for assigned items or supply categories
Plan and execute packaging and ingredient materials to meet inventory and customer fill-rate metrics
Analyze changing material demand patterns and interface with vendors
Oversee and improve vendor performance
Manage new product introductions, engineering changes, and customer conversions
Manage vendor purchase-order changes
Process customer order inquiries, schedule changes, and cancellations
Research and correct material inventory discrepancies
Manage slow-moving and obsolete inventory to minimize financial-statement impact
Collaborate with Master Data Management to maintain accurate planning attributes
Review MRP exception messages daily
Release, cancel, expedite, and modify purchase orders according to exception messages
Communicate material replenishment-plan changes to production planners and other functional groups
Serve as primary supplier contact for day-to-day purchase-order issues, escalating supplier-performance issues
Monitor execution of planning strategy and goals
Lead and support disposition of slow-moving and obsolete materials
Ensure vendor returns are processed on time
Analyze data, perform root-cause analysis, and report key performance metrics
Monitor and plan new material items; accurately enter item attributes in JDE
Provide planning information during new-product introduction processes
Participate in meetings and conference calls
Monitor and communicate data-integrity issues
Ensure required JDE parameters are set for assigned items or supply categories
Follow food safety policies, procedures, SQF code, GMPs, FSMA, and associated preventive controls
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering (or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Planning or Purchasing)
Purchasing experience required
5-10 years of experience in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering preferred
CPM, CSCP, or CPIM certification preferred
Relevant JDE experience highly preferred
Proficient with MS Office
Knowledge of material planning procedures, requisitions, purchase orders, and planning terminology
Analytical problem solving capability
Strong organization skills and ability to manage change effectively
Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
General supply chain knowledge including planning and inventory management
Previous experience in Food & Beverage industry
Must follow food safety policies, procedures, and regulatory criteria including SQF code, GMPs, and FSMA preventive controls
Travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching after eligible criteria is met
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth opportunities
Competitive compensation