Senior Planning Associate

Experienced in operations planning

Proficient in Excel and or Google Sheets including building models, tools, macros, etc

Analytical and able to use data to solve operations problems

Excellent with your communication skills

Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks

Self-directed and motivated for finding the most important problems to solve in the plants

Generate weekly/monthly production and capacity plans using systems and processes that support the organization’s goals.

Maintain data integrity in systems to facilitate efficient inventory and capacity management, customer service, and operational metrics.

Utilize systems to proactively identify and communicate key drivers and proposed solutions to service and inventory issues..

Track and reconcile weekly/monthly metrics versus established targets. Review production performance and update planning rates to accurately reflect plant capabilities and available capacity.

Lead or participate on special projects as required.

Inventory control and waste avoidance mindset is a must

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field with 2-3 years relevant experience in production planning, detailed scheduling , replenishment planning, demand planning. retail management or materials management required OR Associates degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in production planning, detailed scheduling , replenishment planning, demand planning, retail management or materials management required

Food and Beverage manufacturing industry experience or retail management experience preferred