Material Planner at Conagra Brands in Russellville, Arkansas

Job Description:

Job Summary

With support, you will help us determine the quantity and order date for materials needed to meet the master production schedule. Initiate supplier schedules or material releases. You will troubleshoot supplier quality and service issues. You will work onsite in the Russellville Plant, reporting to the Maintenance Manager

Position Responsibilities

• You will follow good manufacturing practices (GMP) including proper waste disposal, attire, grooming and hygiene.


• You will help us assure accurate inventory level of MRO parts and supplies by determining the quantity and quality based on production needs and inventory min/max levels.


• You will obtain quotes for new parts and supplies/loads new parts into SAP.


• You'll arrange for deliveries to provide a smooth flow of materials consistent with quality considerations


• You will help us with implementation of marketing, R&D, and operations as they relate to materials for assigned facilities and indirect materials


• You will help us identify opportunity to reduce working capital associated with material inventories


• You will lead corrective actions and quality improvement programs with quality assurance, R&D, and vendors.


• You will help monitor vendor quality and service performance while leading lead stockroom personnel and other planners

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required


• 3 or more years of experience working as a planner/buyer is required


• Previous experience using an MRO system such as SAP

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Physical Requirements

While performing the tasks of this job, you are required to talk and hear. You are frequently required to stand and walk. You are occasionally required to sit; use hands to touch and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. You must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. You will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation:

Pay Range:$62,000-$91,000

The 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.

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