Job Details

Material Planner Buyer

Salary Range $30.00 - $32.00 Hourly

Overview

The Material Planner Buyer ensures our winery bottling operations run smoothly by sourcing and managing raw materials and components efficiently. This role is critical to meeting production goals while maintaining quality, cost, and inventory targets. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, adapts quickly to change, and proactively resolves supply issues to keep production flowing seamlessly.

Reports to: Procurement Manager Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Compensation: $30 - $32

You Will:

• Review MRP regularly and execute purchase orders, supplier confirmations, and delivery schedules for assigned commodities.
• Track open purchase orders, delivery schedules, and invoices, ensuring supplier compliance with quality, quantity, cost, and schedule commitments.
• Drive cost savings through continuous improvement initiatives and engineering support.
• Plan material requirements to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete stock (E&O).
• Routinely review and manage E&O inventory disposition.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers to achieve favorable PPV within assigned commodities.
• Comply with GMP, regulatory, ISO guidelines, and internal company policies.
• Coordinate across departments to resolve material issues (quality, delivery) and implement changes to the supplier base; escalate critical supplier performance concerns to management.
• Lead proof review and approval process for custom-printed components.
• Manage communications with vendors regarding non-conforming products.
• Review and confirm packaging sizing for all bottling materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

You Have:

• Previous supply chain/procurement experience preferred.
• Experience procuring raw winery materials.
• Action-oriented with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Proficient in NAV with detailed knowledge of MRP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Able to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Experience maintaining accurate physical inventory across multiple locations.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Primarily a sedentary, desk-based role (sitting for up to 8 hours per day).
• Occasional visits to the bottling facility when material issues arise; must follow all company safety policies and wear required PPE as necessary.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.
• Fast-paced office/manufacturing support environment requiring attention to detail and timely communication with production and suppliers.

Our Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Full suite of healthcare coverage options to meet individual and family needs.
• Life and AD&D Insurance Company-provided coverage for added peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 14 days of annual PTO to rest, recharge, and prioritize personal well-being.
• Paid Family Medical Leave Company-paid leave to support employees during important family or medical situations.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with Company Match Plan for your future with our retirement savings plan, including generous company matching.
• Holiday Pay Paid holidays provided throughout the calendar year.
• PTO Donation Employees can donate PTO hours to a shared bank or directly to a co-worker in need.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Confidential, company-provided support for mental health, financial counseling, legal guidance, and more.
• LifeMart Access to exclusive discounts and special offers on products and services through the LifeMart employee savings program.
• Pet Insurance Optional coverage to help care for your furry family members.
• Employee Wine Discounts Enjoy generous savings on our portfolio of wines.
• Supplemental Benefit Options Access to a variety of voluntary benefit programs for additional coverage and personalized support.

Please note it is not typical for a new hire to be offered compensation at or near the top of that range. The final salary offered will depend on several factors, such as the candidate's qualifications, education, and experience. It will also take into account internal equity as well as alignment with current market data.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.