MATERIALS PLANNER I

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Materials Planner II. This new hire will work at the Flavor Manufacturing Centerin Hunt Valley, MD, andwill report to a Purchasing Team Manager.

What We Bring To The Table

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.), we also offer:

Competitive compensation Career growth opportunities Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and has multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products) Wellbeing programs, including Physical, Mental, and Financial Wellness Tuition assistance

As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include but are not limited to tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations.

Position Overview

Prepare and execute cost-effective material plans. From the approved supplier list, order materials in accordance with manufacturing and sales requirements. Ensure re-order points & safety stock parameters are regularly reviewed and maintained in accordance with lead times and Q.C. requirements. Manage material supply and stocks to meet customer service and inventory targets within agreed cost constraints. Initiate and co-ordinate action plans to manage materials shortages. Propose and evaluate continuous improvements and cost reduction initiatives. Manage through component transitions in a manner that prevents material obsolescence.

Responsibilities

Prepare plans and call-off materials from approved suppliers and other McCormick facilities, utilizing SAP MRP functionality to meet the needs of the production plan. Highlight potential impacts to the production schedules due to material shorts / non-conformance, providing action-based solutions to maintain adequate production Manage overall raw materials for a specific SKU portfolio within agreed-upon targets while optimizing customer service and inventory targets within cost constraints, producing management reports as required. Arrange the return to the vendor of agreed non-conforming goods, following up appropriate documentation, to enable purchasing to track corrective action. Resolve discrepancies between ordered and delivered quantities and values and confirm payment approval with accounts payable. Coordinate the process and maintain accurate records of documentation needed to facilitate the seamless importing of raw materials, ensuring delivery on process audit targets. Attend business review meetings and participate in project team activities as required to meet the business's needs. Ensure accurate and timely updates for all relevant materials, capturing corrective actions to mitigate potential future issues and working with all appropriate departments to minimize write-off costs. Audit master data and maintain MRP settings to enable the most efficient lead times and inventory levels while ensuring service. Comply with all the rules concerning Health and Safety to ensure that all equipment is operated safely and to report any accident, injury, or unsafe practice in accordance with procedures

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in a planning or purchasing role, specifically within materials/inventory management Competent PC Skills, including Word, Excel, etc. Past exposure to planning using MRP and other systems (SAP preferred) Assertive and tenacious, results-focused Ability to remain calm under pressure and think outside of the box Customer-focused and committed to building effective internal and external working relationships. Innovative, flexible, and adaptable Good organizational and planning skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to work well as part of a cross-functional team Competent written and oral communication skills, including ability to give effective presentations PAPR/Respirator use may be required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in food manufacturing Working knowledge of statistics preferred APICS certification preferred

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.