A day in the life:
EMPWR is Growing – Join Our Team!
We make healthy, delicious snack bars and are expanding fast. With over 1,300 employees across modern facilities, we focus on teamwork, safety, and growth.
Be part of our journey to shape the future of healthy snacking in our state-of-the-art production facilities.
Position Overview:
The Material Planner ensures that the required materials and supplies are available to meet production schedules while minimizing inventory costs. This role involves forecasting demand, coordinating with suppliers, and optimizing inventory levels to ensure efficient production processes.
Responsibilities:
Demand Forecasting
Analyze production schedules, sales forecasts, and historical data to predict material requirements.
Adjust forecasts based on market trends, seasonal variations, and changes in production plans.
Inventory Management
Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure adequate stock while minimizing excess and obsolete materials.
Implement inventory control measures to optimize stock levels and reduce carrying costs.
Production Planning
Collaborate with production teams to align material availability with production schedules.
Address any material shortages or overages to avoid production delays.
Data Analysis and Reporting
Analyze inventory data, production reports, and supplier performance metrics.
Prepare reports on inventory status, material usage, and supplier performance for management review.
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Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve material planning processes and inventory management.
Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Compliance and Documentation
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate records of material purchases, inventory levels, and supplier agreements.
What you bring:
Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Experience: Previous experience in material planning, inventory management, or a related role is preferred. SAP or similar ERP experience required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
There are plenty of reasons to work at EMPWR USA, such as:
· Continuous Learning and Development: Benefit from our training programs designed to help you grow your skills and advance in your career.
· Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) starting on your first day of employment.
· Paid Time Off: Enjoy 3-weeks paid time off (PTO) and 7 paid holidays, so you can rest and recharge, spend time with family, or pursue personal interests.
· Retirement Plans: Plan for the future with our 401(k) retirement plan options, including an automatic 3% company matching to help you save for retirement.
· Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance. Our fixed work schedules make it so you know your time off, allowing you to plan fun activities.
· Modern, Safe Work Environment: Work in a facility that is modern, clean, with comfortable temperature and adheres to the highest standards of safety and quality.
The USA: why it's worth it to work with us
Challenge the status quo
We are building something really special in the United States, to challenge the status quo of nutritional bars and prove that they can be delicious. Our operations are expanding rapidly, and we are looking for the best people to work with us on our ambitious growth plans!
Job security
Job security in a safe and pleasant working environment: the growth we foresee in our volumes the coming years is big! Therefore, we are able to secure jobs because we are in need of many hands and brains to make it all come together.
In our company we are constantly evolving, creating new products, and continuously questioning and renewing our ways of working. That makes us an exciting place to work. We are encouraged to share ideas and make suggestions.
Cynthia Sulimro, R&D
There are no politics, bias, or favoritism in our company. We value hard work and competence. Our people get fair compensation and have the same opportunities as their fellow team members to grow in their careers.
Fatima Cerrato, Production
We’ve grown from a local company into an international company over the years. Being part of the EMPWR group has brought positive changes but more importantly it has also brought stability. Being part of a large group that values its employees has made us stronger and more resilient.
Julio Flores, Production
The work environment and the relationships I established with my co-workers, the opportunities to grow and climb the ladder are things that made me come to work every day. It’s the place where I have the opportunity to grow, develop and prove myself.
Gabe Chapman - Production, McMinnville, US
Where we work
The facility
In McMinnville, the growth in operations has given us a new breath that allows to expand our operations and modernize our equipment. The future looks bright, and that vibe makes it an exciting spot to be for our entire team here in the U.S.
The R&D center
Our growing R&D center is where the team can make and evaluate prototypes for our customers and the growing nutrition bar industry. This onsite center allows us to immediately evaluate the test results and to rapidly push our innovations one step further. All employees are encouraged to taste new prototypes and share their thoughts.
We’re situated in the south end of McMinnville, a historic town in the heart of Oregon’s wine country. Not many cities here are as lucky to be just 45 minutes away from the big city, the mountains, and the ocean. An easy commute from all directions, without traffic jams.