Coordinator Materials Planning

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Our dry pet food factory, located just 10 miles from downtown, has been a production facility for over 50 years. As producers of iconic brands such as Dog Chow®, Puppy Chow®, and Beneful®, we contribute to the well-being of pets in the community and nationwide. Our factory is also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal.  OKC offers the best of both worlds—the amenities of a big city with a small-town feel, where you can enjoy a variety of affordable activities, thanks to the temperate weather and low cost of living. Join us in Oklahoma City, where together, we create a brighter future for pets.  

 

POSITION SUMMARY 

  

As a Materials Planning Coordinator, you will assist the Materials Manager with the procurement of high-quality ingredients in volumes consistent with plant usage, market structures and division guidelines. You will set up logistical movements of contracted ingredients via rail and truck conveyances, with the overview to minimize freight costs. In addition, the Materials Planning Coordinator will monitor the progress of these conveyance movements to constantly maintain optimum inventories, while protecting scheduled production, and minimizing ingredient substitutions as well as rail/truck detention. 

  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:   

  

• Arrange logistical transportation for prescribed ingredients used at the Oklahoma City plant. 

• Assemble the requisitioning of ingredients purchased by the St. Louis Buying Staff via guidelines set forth through our M.R.P systems. 

• Monitor elevator bin space, liquid tanks, and flat-sacked ingredient floor space in collaboration with Unloading Team Leader. 

• Assist with the successful implementation of our Quality Assurance guidelines for incoming ingredients. 

• Utilize and be proficient with information systems, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. 

• Have full working knowledge of other buyer’s responsibilities and perform these duties in his/her absence. Provide vacation coverage for other team members. 

• Resolve payment/unloading variance issues as they may arise. 

  

Requirements 

  

• High School Diploma or GED 

• 1 years' experience with materials accounting, inventory or production systems in manufacturing, military or related environment  

  

The approximate pay range for this position is $42,000.00 - $60,000.00 annually. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.  

 

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