Material Control Manager

Job Title: Materials Manager

Summary: At Chobani our materials Manager is responsible for the implementation of an effective, business-wide program to optimize material flow and delivery of materials to our manufacturing sites. The Materials Manager will develop strategies to maintain established inventory levels that support business objectives while ensuring internal & external customer satisfaction goals are met. The Materials Manager is responsible for making continuous and significant improvements in materials planning.

The responsibilities of this position include:
•Manage ongoing materials planning for Chobani’s manufacturing sites based on forecasts, utilization rates, productivity assumptions and any strategic sales programs or events
•Evaluate and execute product specific fulfillment strategies assuring appropriate cross-function and business engagement.
•Establish optimized inventory targets, replenishment processes and materials flows at Chobani’s manufacturing sites to achieve our service level, efficiency and productivity goals
•Plan production across all value streams as part of the Sales & Operations Planning process to properly align site goals and priorities of service level and operational efficiencies
•Monitor production capacities and inventory levels daily (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) while communicating throughout the organization to ensure sufficient stock is available to manufacture scheduled product
•Utilize demand plan and customer order schedules to balance available capacity and material
•Analyze and track inventory levels of all raw materials utilized at manufacturing sites
•Manage the purchasing and procurement of raw materials and other manufacturing related goods
•Categorize suppliers to assure proper oversight and daily management, leverage with Procurement and alignment with Supplier Quality
•Manage the tracking and reduction of inventory waste associated with raw and packaging material transitions

The requirements of this position include:
•Bachelor's degree required
•5-10 years materials leadership experience with demonstrated track record of significant performance improvement
•Ability to work well with others, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
•Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within established deadlines
•Experience using and specifying planning, inventory controls, replenishment, warehouse management and procurement functionality
•SAP experience a must
•Functional certification, such as APICS, CSCMP or comparable, is preferred
•Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
•Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects against deadlines
•Proficient in Microsoft Office
•Willingness to travel 30%

About Chobani

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.   

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.    

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer.  Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws.

 Compensation Range: $83,200.00 - $124,800.00, plus bonus.