Supply Planner - Crisco

About the role

Plan and execute the production planning and deployment of finished goods and/or making and materials from assigned contract manufacturers and internal B&G plants. Manage inventory levels to support required Customer Service Levels, minimize excess product, and meet company Revenue, Service, and Cash Flow goals.

Collaborate with various personnel, departments, and plants to proactively create production and deployment schedules that provide predictable overall Supply Chain results and costs. Identify cost savings initiatives and actively engage in Continuous Improvement Plans. Manage and execute inventory levels in partnership with copackers, internal plants, and 3PL warehouses to optimize Customer Service and overall inventory levels, including both manufacturing and warehouse capacity constraints.

Inventory management responsibilities include negotiations with plants and copackers on key supply chain elements such as minimum order quantities, production frequency, and yields to ensure proper levels are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Interact daily with various departments and facilities to ensure timely replenishment and high order fill rate.
• Prepare meeting materials and participate as a key member in the S&OP process to ensure the Supply Plan meets both Service and Inventory Goals.
• Participate and lead, as necessary, in New Item Launch planning, planning for key promotional events or seasons, portfolio management, and network changes.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement, cost savings initiatives, and corrective action plans surrounding direct and indirect areas of focus to drive results.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of inventory, supply planning, material planning, plant scheduling, or demand planning experience is required.
• Associate degree.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• ERP experience preferred.
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of detailed analytics leveraging data from across the supply chain and multiple systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with accuracy.
• Ability to leverage KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.

Stakeholders

• Internal: Plants (daily production & deployment requirements reviews and communication of any changes both short and long term), Inventory Analysts, and Brand Management.
• External: Contract packers, 3PL partners, and 3PL Transportation partners.