PRODUCTION PLANNER

Responsibilities

• Schedule and direct production planning meetings, track operational performance to schedules, and coordinate necessary adjustments.
• Optimize inventory levels and working capital while supporting targeted customer service levels.
• Cook up production requirements with Procurement and Operations to ensure adequate inventory of raw materials, packaging, and ingredient components.
• Collaborate with internal supply chain teams.
• Manage and maintain OFR indicators for Prepared Food’s customers.
• Production reporting in SAP and SAP IBPOther duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, computer science or related field is preferred.
• 1-3 years of related experience in production planning or supply chain related job is strongly preferred.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process.
• Maintain intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to view the supply chain as a series of linked processes.
• Have a solid understanding of electronic business systems.
• Maintains exceptional analytical, math and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and acute attention to details.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and ask questions as needed.
• Must have a track record of successful implementation.
• Knowledge of SAP, SAP IBP or other software related to production planning is preferred.
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $68,000-$78,000
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.