Production Planner
Job DescriptionProduction Planner III is a dynamic, self-motivated and results oriented leader with a proven record of generating and building relationships, managing projects from concept to completion, and demonstrating exceptional communication skills. Primary responsibilities include evaluating demand signals from multiple sources and turning them into a production schedule that meets customers' requirements and maximizes production efficiency. This role maintains close working relationships with Sales, Operations, Finance and Supply Chain in order to support the continuous flow of production in the manufacturing facility. In addition, develop other planners throughout the organization. Adaptable and transformational manager with an ability to develop opportunities that further establish organizational goals. Responsibilities include:
Create production schedules with the intent to maintain targeted inventory levels while balancing staffing, machine capacity, and production efficiencies Evaluate SKU demand allocations, analyze and plan site production schedules based on current and evolving business needs, site capacities, and special equipment or timing needs Organize & run S&OP meetings focused on customer support and plant profitability Analyze, maintain, and modify key item-level system replenishment settings such as minimum ship quantities, shipment increments, minimum production quantities, and maintain inventory levels Work with additional plant leadership to schedule production around the plant's budget structure Engage with the sales team to understand priorities based on demand signals, sales trends, and policy Communicate with manufacturing leaders and makes adjustments to the production schedule when necessary Inform critical team members of any extenuating circumstances that could cause service failures Develop others within the planning organization through the sharing of best demonstrated processes and knowledge transference Provide cross functional leadership across departments to solve for demand related issues caused by forecast error, demand constraints, unplanned promotional opportunities, etc. Provide Sales and Operations teams with timely analysis, guidance, and decision-making to ensure that the supply chain is in the best position to execute the demand plan generated from the total operational forecast. Generate and publish to key stakeholders, monthly and weekly demand forecasts, including clear identification of assumptions highlighting significant changes since release of previous report Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Include:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or other related field 5
years' experience in production planning, preferably in a food and/or beverage manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience managing a diverse set of internal stakeholders, including forecasting, inventory management, maintenance and quality assurance Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, NetSuite, or other similar ERP systems) Ability to work in fast paced high-pressure environment where change is constant and needs to be managed with internal and external customers Financial understanding of P&L and ability to drive results for bottom line profit Demonstrates superior interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills to multiple levels of the organization Motivated, self-directed, and detail oriented Aptitude in decision-making and working with financial KPI's Ability to develop and contribute to strategic vision for a Global Procurement organization Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously & to develop priorities for self and members of staff Collaborates cross-functionally Professional certification is a plus (CPSM/CPIM) preferred Knowledge of a Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process preferred Familiar with Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) preferred Management experience is a plus Recommended Skills Beverage Products Business Requirements Communication Customer Relationship Management Customer Service Decision Making Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.external-apply-email-saved').on('click', function (event) window.ExternalApply = window.open('/interstitial?jobdid=j3m2646v8ml1j08dpg7', 'ExternalApply-j3m2646v8ml1j08dpg7'); ); $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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Create production schedules with the intent to maintain targeted inventory levels while balancing staffing, machine capacity, and production efficiencies Evaluate SKU demand allocations, analyze and plan site production schedules based on current and evolving business needs, site capacities, and special equipment or timing needs Organize & run S&OP meetings focused on customer support and plant profitability Analyze, maintain, and modify key item-level system replenishment settings such as minimum ship quantities, shipment increments, minimum production quantities, and maintain inventory levels Work with additional plant leadership to schedule production around the plant's budget structure Engage with the sales team to understand priorities based on demand signals, sales trends, and policy Communicate with manufacturing leaders and makes adjustments to the production schedule when necessary Inform critical team members of any extenuating circumstances that could cause service failures Develop others within the planning organization through the sharing of best demonstrated processes and knowledge transference Provide cross functional leadership across departments to solve for demand related issues caused by forecast error, demand constraints, unplanned promotional opportunities, etc. Provide Sales and Operations teams with timely analysis, guidance, and decision-making to ensure that the supply chain is in the best position to execute the demand plan generated from the total operational forecast. Generate and publish to key stakeholders, monthly and weekly demand forecasts, including clear identification of assumptions highlighting significant changes since release of previous report Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Include:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or other related field 5
years' experience in production planning, preferably in a food and/or beverage manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience managing a diverse set of internal stakeholders, including forecasting, inventory management, maintenance and quality assurance Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, NetSuite, or other similar ERP systems) Ability to work in fast paced high-pressure environment where change is constant and needs to be managed with internal and external customers Financial understanding of P&L and ability to drive results for bottom line profit Demonstrates superior interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills to multiple levels of the organization Motivated, self-directed, and detail oriented Aptitude in decision-making and working with financial KPI's Ability to develop and contribute to strategic vision for a Global Procurement organization Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously & to develop priorities for self and members of staff Collaborates cross-functionally Professional certification is a plus (CPSM/CPIM) preferred Knowledge of a Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process preferred Familiar with Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) preferred Management experience is a plus Recommended Skills Beverage Products Business Requirements Communication Customer Relationship Management Customer Service Decision Making Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.external-apply-email-saved').on('click', function (event) window.ExternalApply = window.open('/interstitial?jobdid=j3m2646v8ml1j08dpg7', 'ExternalApply-j3m2646v8ml1j08dpg7'); ); $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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