What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Resource Planner position at Wild Leaf Holdings US LLC?
Wildpack is a rapidly growing and established co-packaging and co-manufacturer with multi-site facilities for both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Wildpack produces and packages ready-to-drink beverages for a variety of brand owners in the retail CPG space.
The Materials Resource Planner (MRP) ensures the timely availability of materials and ingredients to meet production schedules. Acting as a liaison between production planning and procurement, the MRP plays a critical role in maintaining efficiency and preventing disruptions. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, this role ensures customer orders are completed in alignment with Wildpack’s standards for customer satisfaction. Success in this position requires strong project management skills, excellent communication, and the ability to serve as the key link between all teams involved in a production run.
The work environment is dynamic, with shifting priorities that require adaptability and focus. While the noise level is usually quiet, it can become loud and disruptive due to the nature of production activities.
A day in the life: What you do
- Collaborate daily with Planners and Procurement to ensure timely receipt of materials and ingredients.
- Validate purchase requests for necessary materials and ingredients.
- Track delivery updates and escalate delays to minimize production impacts.
- Review material and ingredient needs for production schedules.
- Communicate and recommend schedule adjustments based on material availability.
- Ensure production documentation is complete and accurate regarding material usage.
- Provide guidelines for shipping customer-supplied materials.
- Notify customers of completed production and request material removal from facilities.
- Communicate quality concerns or delays in collaboration with the Quality team.
- Act as the primary point of contact between Sales and Production/Operations teams.
- Monitor expiring ingredients and ensure First-In, First-Out (FIFO) usage.
- Work with Planners to address shelf-life concerns.
- Scheduling for customer-supplied materials and ingredients.
- Participate in production calls, planning meetings, and customer onboarding sessions.
- Communicate production schedules, delays, and updates proactively.
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 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 regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Qualifications: What you know
- Strong Proficiency working with ERP systems, Odoo an asset.
- Strong project management skills; certifications such as PMP are an asset.
- A background in manufacturing or beverage production is highly desirable.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
- Capable of multitasking and managing shifting priorities.
- Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and adherence to deadlines.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred / Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Minimum of three years of experience in supply
- Strong project management skills; certifications such as PMP are an asset.
- A background in manufacturing or beverage production is highly desirable.
Wildpack Values, Who you are
- Grit - Never give up - never surrender.
- Energy- Be the energy the drives and inspires every room.
- Problem solving – Build a direct and honest culture focused on finding the right answer by being creative and solution focused
- Team first – Work as One Pack so we never throw anything over the wall.
Wildpack Benefits; What you get
We invest in our people, support their growth through mentorship, professional development, and education opportunities. We strive to offer a work-life balance, creating a culture that is people-focused and fun. Here are some of the benefits you can expect as part of our team:
- Salary based on experience lucrative commission structure
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k matching program up to 4% of contribution (US Only)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick)
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
