Material Planning - Purchasing Manager EB Co Pack
Salisbury, Maryland, United States Job ID 77723 Job Category Other Professional CareersPerdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.
Summary
The Material Planning Purchasing Manager within our Pet division will support strategic initiatives to achieve on-time as required assigned materials in support of existing products and new product introductions and product enhancements. Manage the transactional procurement cycle for assigned materials. Contribute to company profitability by managing the inventory of assigned materials on behalf of consolidated company requirements. Achieve customer satisfaction by ensuring that quality and availability of assigned materials meet and exceed internal and external requirements.
The salary range for this position is $84,000 - $126,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).
In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain material requirements plans to ensure uninterrupted supply of assigned materials while minimizing investment.
- Perform supplier qualification and certification, performance evaluation, material plan preparation and execution, purchase order preparation.
- Coordinate material availability to support new packages, products or processes.
- Maintain all specifications for specified product types /monitor control material costs.
- Ensure compliance to all company requirements within assigned areas of responsibility.
- Leverage existing technology and recommend best value systems to competitively manage all direct materials as measured by improving inventory turnover year over year.
Experience Requirements
Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field plus 5 years of related experience within purchasing. Our ideal candidate will have/be:
- Sourcing, contract management, and material planning experience.
- Experience working with packaging graphics and artwork.
- Must have strong communication, analytical and math skills.
Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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