Inventory & Distribution Planner

Inventory & Distribution Planner

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is a Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first — always.

Are you a highly organized and detail-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy working directly with inventory, materials, and daily operations? Do you prefer a role where you are actively involved in ordering, receiving, organizing, tracking, and maintaining supplies—not just analyzing data behind a desk? If you’re ready to play a critical role in supporting our operations through accuracy, accountability, and strong partnership, we want you on our team!

Join us in a hands-on Inventory & Distribution Planner role where you won’t just manage inventory — you’ll support our Barn Construction & Parts operations.

Responsibilities:  As an Inventory & Distribution Planner, you will play a key role in managing purchasing, inventory control, and distribution processes. You will work directly with incoming and outgoing materials, maintain accurate inventory records, and support day-to-day operational needs to ensure accuracy in inventory systems, maintain strong vendor relationships, and support financial and operational reporting.

•          Purchasing & Vendor Coordination:

•          Create purchase requisitions and manage purchase orders in SAP

•          Coordinate with vendors regarding pricing, orders, and deliveries

•          Track incoming materials to ensure timely availability

•          Inventory Control & Material Handling:

•          Receive, verify, unload, and organize incoming freight and materials

•          Distribute parts and supplies to internal teams

•          Perform cycle counts and physical inventory audits

•          Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies

•          Inventory Systems & Accuracy:

•          Process receipts, issues, and transfers within SAP or inventory systems

•          Maintain accurate inventory records, item setup, and stock levels

•          Assist with vendor and item setup, including required documentation

•          Invoice & Cost Tracking Support:

•          Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts

•          Work with vendors and accounting to resolve discrepancies

•          Support job costing and proper expense allocation

•          Organization, Compliance & Safety:

•          Maintain clean, organized, and compliant storage areas

•          Manage obsolete or excess inventory in coordination with vendors

•          Ensure compliance with safety standards and SDS documentation

•          Operational Support:

•          Track materials for barn construction and project work

•          Support budgeting and material cost tracking

•          Perform additional duties as needed to support operations

•          Additional Duties:

•          Perform other responsibilities as needed to support operations and team success.

What You’ll Need

•          Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required; Associate’s degree preferred.

•          Experience: Minimum of 3 years of inventory control, purchasing, material handling, or related operational experience required.

•          Systems & Technical Skills: Experience with SAP and inventory systems strongly preferred; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

•          Accounting Knowledge: Basic accounting and financial tracking experience preferred.

•          Skills & Competencies: Strong attention to detail and accuracy; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; effective communication and problem-solving skills; hands-on, proactive, and team-oriented work style.

•          Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 40–50 pounds and perform physical inventory tasks as needed.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional Saturdays. Flexible day shift hours.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, company-observed holidays, and any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Base hourly salary range of $24-26 per hour.
• Career Development: We support professional growth through continuous learning opportunities and development programs.
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post‑offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. We process, prepare, package, and deliver fresh, frozen, and value‑added food products to customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates across the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe.

Our Mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services for our customers, trusted relationships with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders, and a better future for all team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

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