Position Summary:

The Supply Chain Production Scheduler / Materials Planner Food Manufacturing has responsibility for creating and managing production plans and daily line schedules, as well as managing the procurement and inventory position of materials needed for production. This position serves as a key support function working with Operations, Warehousing, Logistics and Customer Service. The successful candidate will have a food / beverage manufacturing background.

Key Responsibilities:

• Updates production schedules as needed based on customer demand changes, production attainment and material availabilities.
• Responsible for leading planning meetings and informing Operations of schedule changes, material shortages and major customer order events.
• Experience working with MRP systems, particularly Sage X3, and ensure raw materials are available for production.
• Ability to take a lead role in creating and updating item master files, inventory masters, and other Sage X3 data fields to lay a foundation for running the planning cycle through ERP
• Creates & manages material purchase orders, updates pricing as needed, and confirms order acknowledgements from suppliers.
• Coordinates material logistics through delivery of raw material and packaging inventory, includes domestic and international purchases.
• Works with approved suppliers for product availability, stays informed of changes in market conditions, and ensures contracts are in place where required.
• Ensures vendors have up-to-date specifications and that all delivered products are within approved SQF / GMP Quality ranges.
• Confirms accurate stock levels of all raw materials and packaging components.
• Responsible for communication of new sales orders to Operations team and ensures the production schedule can meet customer lead times. Also, anticipates planning based on customer prior year purchases and current stock levels.
• Manages inventory change control, financial inventory analysis, and ensures proper disposition of inventory for discontinued, damaged and/or obsolete inventory reasons.
• Communicates daily with the Warehouse on receipts of materials and transfers of released Finished Goods to customers’ locations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sufficient physical ability to walk, stand, and sit; to frequently bend, squat, crouch, kneel, twist, and make other movements in the performance of daily activities; to reach outward, and lift, carry, push and/or pull moderate amounts of weight according to EH&S guidelines.
• Work is performed in a food manufacturing plant environment; frequent exposure to dust, noise, and chilled / cold areas.
• Sitting for periods of time working in front of a computer screen.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the Supply Chain Production Scheduler / Materials Planner Food Manufacturing position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must always wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the food manufacturing areas as well as any required PPE for the specific task being performed.

Work Conditions:

• The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday.
• Must be willing to occasionally work extended hours or weekends to support production needs and/or special projects.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be determined by EH&S.

Required Training:

• The Supply Chain Production Scheduler / Materials Planner Food Manufacturing position requires training in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• All required EH&S training must be completed satisfactorily.

Important Qualifications to Your Success:

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures in the facility.
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced environment and flexible to do other job duties as required.
• Consistently arrives to work on time, returns timely from breaks, and meets company attendance guidelines.
• Willingness to raise questions and concerns over issues.
• Good observation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-aware, positive team attitude.
• Willingness to work overtime when required if applicable.
• Shows moral courage, openness, and honesty in all dealings with co-workers and company management.
• Strong leadership and oral / written communication skills. Ability to communicate and interface with co-workers, vendors, contractors, and management team.
• Detailed-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize activities.

Education and Experience:

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• CPIM (Certification in Production and Inventory Management) or similar credentials is desired.
• Production Planning and Material Management experience in a food/consumer goods manufacturing environment HIGHLY desired.
• Purchasing experience in a food/consumer goods manufacturing environment HIGHLY desired.
• Experience with demand planning software and statistical forecasting techniques is highly desired.
• Proficient in computer applications such as relational databases, Microsoft Dynamics GP or SAGE X3, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), and other related software.
• Broad knowledge of state of the art supply chain management initiatives and programs.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Chan and Chan USA LLC reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

Chan & Chan USA LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants (either external or internal) for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, Veteran’s status, military service, or other classifications protected by law.