Materials Planner

Company: Boston Beer Company
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

DescriptionWe are The Boston Beer Company. We brew the best beer. We hire the best people. We are always eager to find competitive, motivated, hardworking people who love beer and want to join our team. We work hard and we play hard. Think you have what it takes?We are currently hiring a Materials Planner in Breinigsville, PAThe Material Planner will be responsible for the ordering and scheduling within assigned area (Bottles/Cans, can ends, wraps, and trays as well as other materials) necessary to meet daily operations. This position will control inventory levels of all elements involved in production to ensure inventory stays within the safety stock levels set up for the brewery. The Material Planner will develop a working relationship with the Production Planner, Planning Manager, key vendors, and brewery personnel to ensure a smooth day to day planning operation. Will work in unison with the Production Planner to adjust ordering against updates and changes that are made to the Production Schedule daily. All transactions of receipts are processed through SAP and will be monitored for accuracy and verification based on delivery schedule.What You'll Do:Responsible for ensuring that inventory levels for assigned area meet the needs and demands of the production schedule to ensure inventory stays within the safety stock levels set up for the brewery.Create accurate and timely PO's for all inbound of bottle or can related materials to support the daily production plan on a weekly basis.All materials will need to be reflected in an inbound spreadsheet that is shared with the operations teams while also utilizing SAP to track use of such materials.Develop weekly delivery schedule for assigned area by day and hour based on appointment time.Monitor all inbound deliveries for adherence to schedule and escalate with delays or missed deliveries.Trace any missing loads that have not been logged in against delivery schedule.Work with Distribution and vendors to resolve any missing loads. Verify that all inbound loads are documented via SAP receipt.Any missing receipt will be identified from the inbound receiving schedule for proper processing.Work with Inventory Management Team on physical inventory of assigned area (Bottles or Glass, Cans and Labels) of any major discrepancy throughout the month.Monitor inventory levels at outside storagefacility needed to support the brewery on weekly basis.Create any necessary STO for movement between outside warehouse and brewery to keep inventory in SAP accurate.Keep BOM's up to date for all Labels part number changes due to year and graphic changes.Provide communication for upcoming Graphic changes on Labels and Cans throughout the year to the Inventory Control Team and Packaging in a timely manner.What We're Looking For:High school diploma or equivalent Associates degree or Equivalent Production Planning/Accounting/Finance Experience2+ years of relevant manufacturing and production planning experience with working knowledge of production planningProficient with Computer Skills; Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel.Strong communication, interpersonal, and teambuilding skills.Strong attention to detail Ability to work with all levels of co-workers across departments.Ability to perform duties with minimal direction.Ability to be flexible and shift priorities in a constantly changing, fast-paced work environment.Proven analytical and problem solving skills.Self-starter, proactive.Demonstrated ability to be successful in a collaborative team environment.Highly effective multi-tasker; resourceful with a "get-it-done, can-do" attitude.Able to impact and effect positive change with a flexible, open-minded, positive approach.SAP Experience a plus.Some Perks:Our people are our most important "ingredient." We not only have to hire the best, but we have to reward, develop, and retain them too. We also have a variety of benefits including a competitive compensation package, extensive training programs, excellent healthcare, a discounted stock purchase plan, and a 401K program with a generous company match. Not to mention, there's the free beer too!Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact (see application details) for assistance

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