Associate Demand Planner

Job Summary

creative werks partners with Top 100 food brands to bring their products to market through our design, co-packing and manufacturing services. The Associate Demand Planner will work cross-functionally with various departments to effectively gather insights to maintain accurate production schedules and track client orders to completion.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage planning tasks for multiple clients by establishing start dates, deadlines and target quantities with optimal level of customer service
• Effectively use Business Intelligence tools and Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Afford capacity risk assessment and mitigation activities
• Upload and accurately maintain client demand in Syteline (ERP system)
• Lead client planning calls on a weekly basis to maintain schedules, address material issues, and mitigate any capacity bottlenecks
• Efficiently and accurately plan production to minimize company costs and meet product delivery deadlines
• Visit Production floor to review customer operation on a regular basis
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances, direction and strategy in a multi-cultural operational environment
• Comply with company rules regarding food safety, discipline, and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

• Knowledge of ERP & MRP software experience; Syteline and SAP experience is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional written and verbal skills - able to interact effectively with all levels of the business, senior leadership and stakeholders that can pick up context quickly, navigate ambiguity and get to the heart of the solution
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Strong attention to detail

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Production Management or related discipline preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required with 5+ years of industry experience in lieu of degree

Working Conditions

Office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees

Physical Requirements

• Operate standard office equipment
• Reach with hands and arms
• Lift up to 25 pounds

Salary Description

$55,000 - $65,000 plus 5% bonus opportunity