**Job Description :** **Material Planning Specialist** **About the role:** The Materials Planning Specialist is an integral part of the planning team, responsible for ensuring availability of the right materials at the right time in the right quantity.  This tactical position requires deep cross functional integration with the Montgomery site – operations, warehousing, quality, finance, and processing, among others – to maximize production of quality finished goods. By leveraging Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) tools in SAP and OMP, the successful candidate balances cash, service, and risk continuously.  Key stakeholders include scheduling, supply planning, bottling operations, warehouse, procurement, and suppliers! Excellent organizational skills, ability to balance short term priorities and exceptional information analysis skills are a necessity. This role is based at the Montgomery, AL site and reports to the Materials Scheduling Manager, located in Plainfield, IL. **Role Responsibilities:** + Analyze and adjust the Materials Requirements Plan to firm orders with suppliers + Meticulously optimizes and maintains planning parameters for pack and liquid components, including lead times, safety stock, minimum order quantities, scrap rates and more + Actively coordinate with the site scheduler to ensure the materials plan and the bottling plan are in balance + Partner with procurement team to monitor supplier performance (Material Availability / OTIF) + Participate in suppler business performance reviews + Build strong relationships with suppliers, operations, procurement, quality, and other stakeholders + Generate, maintain, and report a set of critical metrics that demonstrate efficient and effective management of resources + Lead material phase outs, minimizing material obsolescence waste + Develop and lead continuous improvement projects, with a focus on supply chain and efficiency and waste reduction + Support strategic projects as a key participant + Other duties as assigned **Qualifications and Experience:** + Associate degree is required; Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field is preferred + APICS CPIM certification desirable + SAP, OMP, or similar ERP software experience required + Strong analytical skills required + Must be highly skilled in MS Excel and Outlook + MS PowerBI experience desirable + Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma certification is a plus + Proven ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment + Seeks innovative solutions for the supply chain through a deep understanding of how the business operates. Champions new ideas and is not afraid to fail **Flexible Working Statement:** Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. **Diversity statement:** Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you! If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. **Worker Type :** Regular **Primary Location:** Montgomery **Additional Locations :** **Job Posting Start Date :** 2025-03-05 **Salary Range:** **Minimum Salary:** $61275 **Maximum Salary:** $102125 **_At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others._** **_(Benefits/perks_** **_listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location._** With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential. **DRINKiQ** What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. 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