About the role
Description
Job Summary
- The Demand Planner will work cross functionally with various departments (Procurement, Quality, and Client Services) to successfully manage and monitor material availability, forecast production, and track client orders to completion.
- Responsibilities of the Position: Efficiently plan production to minimize company costs and meet product delivery deadlines
- Coordinate and communicate across multiple departments to problem solve and manage the Production schedule for all departments
- Provide leadership and recommend scheduling adjustments to accommodate changing business needs or customer requests
- Willingness to be flexible in a multi-cultural operational environment
- Meet deadlines and demonstrate effective time management skills
- Monitor the production process and recommend process improvements
- Analyze future forecasting reports and offer solutions to avoid potential bottlenecks
- Analyze material requirements to ensure successful production execution
- Upload and maintain client demand in Syteline (ERP system)
- Meet with client planners on a weekly basis to manage their weekly schedule, address material issues, and address any future capacity bottlenecks
- Coordinate material requirements with the Procurement Department
- Manage project start dates, deadlines, and target quantities
- Comply with company rules regarding food safety, discipline, and regulations
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management
Requirements
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of ERP software experience; Syteline and SAP experience is a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills – Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
Strong attention to detail
Able to adapt to fast paced environment with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Production Management or equivalent preferred; High School Diploma or GED required
- Food Safety Responsibilities: Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness)
- Participate in company GMP walks
- Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring
- Working Conditions: Office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees
- Physical Requirements: Operate standard office equipment
- Reach with hands and arms
- Lift up to 25 pounds