Supply Planner

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The ideal candidate for the Supply Planner position needs to be a self-motivated and a result driven professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. The Supply Planner must have strong supply planning and MRP experience to be considered for the role, preferably in a custom manufacturing environment.

• REQUIRED:
  • Proven experience in planning within supply chain or manufacturing environments.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• PREFERRED:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, with 3-5 years of supply chain experience.
  • Industry certifications (e.g., CPIM, CSCP, CPSM).
  • Familiarity with custom packaging manufacturing.
  • MRP experience and strong production planning knowledge.
  • Purchasing experience with strategic supplier management.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer demand and inventory goals across multiple product lines.
• Track and report key metrics on production scheduling, inventory, and customer on-time delivery.
• Oversee inbound logistics for purchased inventory and manage supplier purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels, balancing demand with supply constraints, and minimizing excess.
• Negotiate delivery timelines, costs, and handle order adjustments, including managing additional costs (e.g., handling charges).
• Monitor aging inventory and provide early warnings for potential supply issues.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams (manufacturing, sales, customer service) and suppliers to confirm production and shipping schedules.
• Coordinate international purchases to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Participate in improvement initiatives to enhance delivery and planning systems.
• Utilize ERP systems for production scheduling, inventory management, and system maintenance.
• Analyze MRP data, adjusting system parameters to align with production needs.
• Expedite orders as required, ensuring uninterrupted manufacturing.
• Maintain database records for costs, pricing, and part numbers, generating reports as needed.
• Ensure adherence to quality and food safety policies, meeting all applicable standards.

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of purchase order generation, MRP, and supplier management.
• Customer-focused mindset with urgency in addressing and resolving issues.
• Deep understanding of inventory management principles, especially within a custom manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication and adaptability to various audiences and cultural contexts.
• Initiative and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Curiosity for process improvement, aiming to optimize systems and efficiencies.
• Team-oriented, with solid negotiation skills and a collaborative approach.

Physical demands and work environment: This role may require standing, walking, and sitting, along with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Moderate noise levels are typical within the work environment.

Annual Salary: $90,000 – $95,000