Materials Specialist

The Materials Specialist reports to the Materials Manager within Crown Bakeries. This position has a key role in the supply chain function and is responsible for overseeing the planning, procurement, storage, control and distribution of materials in accordance with the manufacturing of finished goods.

Working at the direction of the Shipping & Receiving Manager and the Corporate Planning Manager, this role will provide onsite expertise to ensure the logistics, warehousing and procurement operations are meeting quality, delivery, and cost objectives to support the strategic growth initiatives at the plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overall responsibility for supply, accuracy, and maintenance of raw and packaging inventories as related to manufacturing finished goods.
• Develop thorough working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, while ensuring a high degree of ERP data accuracy.
• Receive all packaging and raw material deliveries in the MRP/ERP system.
• Work directly with leadership & peers to ensure material readiness on key initiatives.
• Anticipate, identify, and resolve material procurement challenges to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Collaborate closely with product suppliers to build strong and long-lasting relationships.
• Monitor strategic ordering cycles based on forecasts that meet business needs, providing cost savings, adhering to lead times, and achieving inventory goals.
• Procures materials and supplies for planned/forecasted operations and conducts audits and cycle counts in accordance with company policies.
• Schedule delivery of materials and supplies to support business plan, identifies opportunities to reduce inbound transportation costs and charges.
• Note: Outbound transportation costs and charges are at the direction of the Corporate Logistics Manager.
• Support internal or external audit requirements relative to the planning, procurement, or inventory control functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or another similar-related field preferred. Years of experience can be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 5 years' experience in production planning, logistics, materials, bakery, or food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• 3 years of experience and working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Sage X3) preferred.
• Good working knowledge of the consumer goods industry, in particular baking ingredients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively with suppliers and at all levels within the Crown organization.
• Organizational agility and resourcefulness, self-starter.
• Good time management skills and experience working with high volume data.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a production plant, shipping area and office environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to facility elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, cell phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.

EEO Statement

Crown Bakeries is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment in our workplace and strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce. This EEO policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.