Material Planner

The Material Planner will manage the sourcing of raw and packaging materials to support the growth agenda of the business. This role involves reviewing material availability for the production of finished goods, as well as owning the expediting and de-expediting of materials to support the plant production schedule while optimizing inventory levels.

• Manage the Material Requirement Planning process, a key step within the end-to-end supply chain planning pillar.
• Evaluate material requirements based on system-generated Material Requirement Planning and requisition materials.
• Implement inventory strategy and monitor raw and package inventory to achieve continuous improvement in inventory optimization.
• Minimize waste for obsolescence and runouts.
• Own, monitor, and update master data to allow systems to optimize plans.
• Support innovation launches and material setups to deliver flawless launches.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to improve processes and outcomes.

• Proficiency in supply chain and materials planning.
• Experience in food manufacturing.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and develop inventory strategies.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Material Requirements Planning - Supply Chain.
• Understanding of data-mining techniques, root case analysis, and statistical methods.

• Bachelor's Degree with a focus in an analytical discipline preferred such as Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, or Economics.
• Proficiency in PC-based software tools, specifically MS Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP ECC is a plus.

This is a 6-month contract position located in a manufacturing mix room, working with raw and packaging materials. The work involves managing and optimizing the use of these materials within the manufacturing environment.

This is a Contract position based out of Independence, MO.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Independence,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $24 - $28