Materials Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Materials Planner

Hybrid- Gurnee, Illinois

Who We Are :

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.

At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.

The Role :

Join the team making the company’s vision come to life. The Materials Planner is responsible for PO execution through PO receipt for the assigned category to support the production schedule. Serves as the execution arm to Planning by having daily, open communication with suppliers while supporting downstream finished good planning and production schedule stability. Identify and escalate material disruptions in a timely manner for remedy. Responsible for reporting materials OTIF and root cause analysis as well as lead team updates.

This role is responsible for open communication with Supply Planning, Operations, Procurement, and suppliers. As such, will partner with the Senior Supply Planning Manager to solve front line issues.

What You Will Do :

• Manages an efficient MRP process for assigned categories within respective portfolio
• Recommends process improvements and innovative solutions to support achievement of goals as related to suppliers and materials
• Monitor raw and packaging material inventory to achieve optimal performance levels and mitigate shortages or supply gaps through data interpretation, planning parameter management, distribution footprint and taking necessary action
• Prepare monthly rolling and annual purchasing forecasts of raw & packaging materials to suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Evaluate monthly supply plans and mitigate exposure to excess inventory cost and waste (SMOG)
• Drive decisions & trade-offs to optimize the supply plan and communicate to stakeholders
• Create and manage POs to support production schedule and follow up with suppliers as needed to ensure timely delivery
• Highlight material shortages that will impact the schedule as identified
• Master data ownership & compliance for assigned categories
• Assist in reconciling invoices and receiving transaction discrepancies
• Measure, analyze & communicate supplier’s delivery performance (OTIF)
• Participate in regular Executive Business Reviews to provide perspective on suppliers’ capacities, reliability, and improvement needs
• Identify options to drive resolution to supply / inventory risk & escalate to the Senior Supply Planning Manager

What You Will Bring :

Compensation Range : $75,600 - $84,000

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, location, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specifics for each salary range.

Benefits :

PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote.

What We Offer :

Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)

Generous paid time off

Competitive salaries and bonus incentives

401K company match

Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance

Pet insurance

Annual fitness stipend

Unmatched employee discount on all products

Summer Hours

LinkedIn learning membership

PurposeBuilt Brands is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.