Materials Planning Manager

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and high-performance organization. Are you looking to build a strong career? Then we have an opportunity for you! We are searching for a Materials Planning Manager to join our team located at our corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, IL.

Your Role:

 

The Materials Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, procurement, and inventory management of materials required for production. This role ensures that materials are available to meet production schedules while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing costs. The manager collaborates closely with procurement, production, logistics, and suppliers to ensure seamless material flow and supply chain efficiency.

 

You will have the opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

• Develop and manage material planning strategies to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Work hands-on to develop standardized material replenishment planning business processes, define optimal total supply chain solutions and utilize a variety of systems to achieve goals.
• Deliver continuous improvement directly tied to material replenishment and waste reduction
• Ensure material processes are in line with finished goods inventory plan in conjunction with demand plans, financial plans and manufacturing processes.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust planning parameters to optimize stock levels and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Analyze demand forecasts and historical data to create accurate material requirements plans (MRP).
• Lead and mentor a team of material planners, providing guidance and performance feedback.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve material shortages, delays, or quality issues.
• Maintain ERP system data integrity related to material planning and inventory.
  
  

You will love it here if…

• You put safety first, always.
• You listen, learn, and evolve.
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals.
• You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity.
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities.

We need you to have:

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in material planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
• Prior team management experience combined with a proven track record of developing, coaching and mentoring a team.
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence without authority.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems and ERP software (SAP, Logility, JDA, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
  Icing on the cake:
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP)

If you answer yes to the following…we want to meet you!

• Intellectual Curiosity: Do you have an inquisitive nature?
• Problem Solving: Do you have a knack for tackling issues head-on? 
• Entrepreneurship: Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work?
• Customer Centricity: Do you always act in the best interests of the customer, putting their needs first? 
• Growth Mindset: Do you focus on progress rather than perfection?
• Continuous Improvement: Are you never satisfied with the status quo? 

 

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Apply today to join a fast-growing innovative company

            Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them!

     Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available

 

Join Reynolds Consumer Products and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at Recruitment@ReynoldsBrands.com.

No recruiter calls or emails please.

 

RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

USD $100,000.00 - USD $115,000.00 /A

Role is eligible for 10% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.