Materials Planning Manager - Dedham, United States - TruRoots Company

TruRoots Company

Verified Company

Dedham, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

TruRoots was created with a clear nourish our families, community, and planet from root to fruit.

Grounded in our unmistakable legacy of passion, integrity, and quality-you-can-taste, TruRoots Company is committed to producing delicious products that nourish from farm to fridge We continue to give back to the planet through sustainable practices, including waste reduction, water conservation, renewable electricity, and a Zero Waste to landfill facility.

Our family of brands includes R.W.

Knudsen Family, a pioneer since 1961 in fruit & vegetable juices, setting the gold standard for quality, innovation, and taste; TruRoots organic grain-based foods; and Santa Cruz Organic beverages and apple sauces sustainably sourced since the 1970s.

This position is based in Dedham MA and is a hybrid role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with procurement to understand sourcing plan for top item
Correspond with vendors (new and existing) to deliver portfolio on time and at the best cost. Work with vendors to ensure product arrives ontime and collaborate on ways to solve supply issues
Work with marketing, procurement, and R&D to prioritize sample requirements to ensure we are buying only approved supply
Order portfolio of materials with appropriate inventory level and safety stock to both meet inventory targets and allow flexibility in finished goods scheduling
Work with planning team to understand future scheduling and ensure new/longer lead time materials are ordered
Manage settings in Demand Caster to drive appropriate plan
Communicate and provide solutions to mitigate/solve supply chain issues

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of business issues, understanding of crossfunctional relationships, industry knowledge and use of best practices
Setting/assigning goals, financial acumen, use of analytics to drive execution
Problem solving, analytical and project management skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of purchasing or analyst experience
Bachelors degree required with emphasis in Business / Supply Chain; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Experience in procurement and business operations, systems; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirement Planning (MRP).
Advanced computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to support tactical and operational needs, while maintaining focus on strategic objectives
Proven analytical and decisionmaking skills to support effective buying decisions, problem resolution, process improvements cost reductions, etc.
Detailed oriented, ability to manage multiple priorities and organize daily activities.
Solutionsdriven and actionoriented
Excellent interpersonal skills with a talent for communicating, influencing, collaborating, and problemsolving.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across organization boundaries and with diverse teams within a manufacturing environment. Experience in peertopeer collaboration and managing upward through the organization.
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with a proven ability to develop and analyze complex issues
Ability to quickly grasp (intuition) key business drivers

About TruRoots
TruRoots is an innovative, start-up culture with a solid foundation in this space to our growth.

Our core values are our guiding principles; they guide the way we work and are a foundation for our culture.

These core values are Quality, Integrity, Agility, Community and Ingenuity.

Employees receive a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and an HSA with a generous company contribution. The well-being of our employees is key.

To that extent, we offer a wellness program including a dedicated health coach to help them achieve their personal goals.

Located in an innovative space in Industrious Legacy Place in Dedham, MA, employees enjoy a collaborative environment with coffee, breakfast, snacks and comfortable breakout spaces.

This role is hybrid with four days in the office, however, there is flexibility built in to help manage things that happen in life.

TruRoots is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

In compliance with federal and state employment laws, TruRoots, prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants based on these protective characteristics this policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment hiring promotion, transfer compensation, benefits, training, and termination.

We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness our commitment to diversity extends beyond compliance with the law it is integral