Material Planning Manager
Administration
Council Bluffs, IA, USA
USD 82k-120k / year + Equity
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will lead, manage, and direct the plant’s Material Planning team to ensure optimal raw material availability, inventory health, and production schedule attainment. You will drive system adoption, master data integrity, and advanced analytics to support supply chain transformation goals. You will develop and maintain processes that ensure timely material flow within working capital guidelines while leveraging enterprise systems and data-driven decision-making.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Direct, coach, and develop a team of Material Planners to promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Set performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback, training, and development opportunities
Act as a change agent for system adoption, process standardization, and digital transformation at the plant
Ensure effective use of SAP and Power BI for material planning, inventory management, and reporting activities
Lead master data governance including validation, cleansing, and ongoing maintenance of material, supplier, and planning data
Partner with Manufacturing and Operations Planning, Sales and Operations Planning, Procurement, Transportation, Warehousing, and Operations to align planning processes
Collaborate with the Supply Planning Center of Excellence to uphold data quality standards and support enterprise initiatives
Drive adoption of analytics and reporting tools including dashboards and exception-based planning to enable proactive decision-making
Support automation and process improvement initiatives using digital tools
Manage working capital by monitoring inventory levels, analyzing variances, and executing action plans to meet targets
Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Finance to manage obsolete, aged, and suspect materials including disposition and removal
Partner with Research and Development, Quality, and corporate purchasing teams on new product introductions and vendor transitions
Communicate material risks and contingency plans to plant leadership and cross-functional partners
Facilitate supplier quality and service improvements using data and analytics
Develop and maintain reporting capabilities to monitor key performance indicators, inventory health, and planning effectiveness
Benchmark plant performance and lead continuous improvement efforts
Lead and participate in projects related to planning modernization, system enhancements, and process optimization
Ingredients Required for Your Success
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in material planning, purchasing, inventory management, logistics, or supply chain systems
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated expertise in SAP and Power BI
Experience with master data management and advanced reporting
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organization and external partners
Experience leading teams in a matrixed environment
Experience driving system adoption and digital transformation initiatives
Self-directed with a results-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
Physical Requirements
More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply:
You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.
You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.
This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.
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Compensation
Pay Range:$82,000-$120,000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
Our Company
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.