Materials Planner

Position Description and Purpose: 

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. 

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Key Essential Functions/Duties:

• Develop and maintain material planning schedules based on production forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets.
• Monitor inventory levels and planned usage then initiate purchase orders to replenish stock as needed.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve any supply issues.
• Coordinate with schedulers, production, procurement, and logistics teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules.
• Communicate and escalate material shortages to relevant stakeholders.
• Analyze usage trends and work with the cross functional team to adjust planning parameters to optimize inventory turnover and reduce excess stock.
• Maintain accurate records of material transactions and planning activities in ERP systems.
• Identify process improvements to enhance planning efficiency and accuracy.
• Support new product introductions by coordinating material requirements and timelines.
• Maintain metrics and KPIs for materials management, utilizing BI or ERP tools

Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and just-in-time (JIT) principles is a plus.

Preferred Skills
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) is highly desirable.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with demand planning and forecasting tools.

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.