Planner, Production

• Manage supplier performance to improve overall supply chain execution and resolve lead time, fill rate, data quality, cost accuracy, and other chronic issues.
• Develop and publish product execution plans for all internal departments, including purchase plans, distribution plans, and transportation requirements.
• Review NPI activity to determine the impact on product lines, manage item-level forecasts and keep suppliers well informed of requirements.
• Develop optimum inventory positions to support sales forecasts and customer orders.
• Execute contingency plans with operations and alternate suppliers.
• Resolve ongoing concerns relating to supply, operations, non-adherence to case specifications, new initiatives, and planned shutdowns for suppliers.
• Be the supplier liaison for specifications, manufacturing location, and inbound freight initiatives.
• Conduct supplier feasibility studies as required.
• Identify, approve, and flag all non-budgeted expenditures for program expenditure and liabilities reconciliation.
• Provide detailed analysis of the product and program performance.
• Develop forecasts for supplier material, production planning, and budgeted operating costs.
• Manage disposal, return, or donation of non-salable inventories.
• Responsible for aged, slow-moving, or obsolete inventory disposition and financial reconciliation.
• Collaborate with internal and external vital partners to obtain consistent forecast measures for successfully executing promotions and new item launches.
• Coordinate with supply chain partners to strategize inventory fulfillment in support of business demands.
• Coordinate solutions for transportation issues.
• Gather, review, and disseminate product information and changes to internal departments to ensure accurate product information.
• Manage item transitions and plans for proper levels of inventory without disruption.
• Accurately maintain product data, pricing, and vendor information in the replenishment system.
• Analyze and interpret multiple data sources and reports to determine the best course of action or identify new opportunities to meet customer-specific requirements.
• Escalate issues of concern as they arise.
• Work on projects as assigned to support existing customers, new business development, or process improvement.
• Coordinate the flow of inbound freight.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Planning, or Business Administration; or
• Two (2) years of experience in logistics and/or supply chain

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software (Basecamp, MS Project, etc.).

Technical Skills:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills through a variety of channels. Must be capable of communicating with various stakeholders, including executive and C-level.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to gain the trust and support of others.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate in a self-managed, fast-paced, rapid-growth environment.
• Outstanding organizational skills to handle multiple accounts at once.
• A high degree of attention to detail, precision, and follow-through.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills that can build stable working relationships.

• Noise Exposure: Elevated levels: 75% of time
• Sitting: 60% of time
• Standing: 25% of time
• Walking: 15% of time
• Lifting: Up to 50 pounds 5%, > 25 pounds 5% of time, < 25 pounds 5% of time
• Outdoor Exposure: >10% of time

Compensation:

• A competitive market-based salary package with full benefits will be offered to successful candidates based on experience that includes:
  • Paid Holidays

• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• HSA Option
• Life Insurance w/AD&D
• Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Professional Development