Master Scheduler

BrightFarms is The Place to Grow!

At BrightFarms, we're on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we don't just want to grow great tasting greens, we want them to do good as well: for the planet, for the health of people, and for the well-being of our employees. We give BrightFarmers the tools, training, support, and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people, they do good for the world.

BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry, transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of eight high-tech, sustainable hydroponic farms. From seed to leaf we grow lettuce smarter, with less space, no pesticides and protected inside, so it's better for the planet and way better for humans. BrightFarms' fresh lettuce options, from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits, are available in more than 4,500 retail stores across the East Coast, Midwest, and South.

We are looking for a Master Scheduler to support our Supply Planning and Production Scheduling initiatives. The Supply Planning department is responsible for aligning harvest plans at the farms to forecast Sales demand, aligning weekly supply and demand through network balancing, and planning weekly production schedules based on customer forecasts and orders. This role will be closely connected to the greenhouse operations to align weekly production planning needs and optimizing production sequencing. While working cross functionally with sales, this individual will also support the supply planning department by balancing the finished goods in the greenhouse network to align harvest supply with customer orders. This is a remote role reporting to the VP of Supply Chain.

Specifically, You Will

• Support the greenhouses and Farm Support Center (FSC) by planning productions and aligning supply to customer orders
• Communicate production schedules to Operations and Supply Chain leadership in a timely manner
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations teams to align productions with sales requirements
• Align schedules with Production Managers so there is a clear understanding of targets to meet demand
• Account, post, and communication all changes in production schedule(s)
• Record and report the quantity of products/cases produced accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain reporting systems to make sure that all forms of documentation are accurate and timely
• Develop and create a balance between existing and future production to meet customer demands to maximize order fulfillment
• Review requests of new sales order and provide practical promise dates to client service prior to promised orders
• Evaluate data and prepare reports to facilitate and suggest actions to ensure optimal execution of supply chain
• Supervise and oversee reasons to schedule changes to ensure root causes for volatility of schedule are resolved
• Proactively recommend solutions to reduce waste and improve efficiency
• Improve process and production efficiency by monitoring adherence and attainment of daily schedules
• Improve customer service by reconciling differences and inaccuracies alongside Operations
• Support the planning department by planning weekly production schedules for the greenhouses and balancing the finished goods network
• Other responsibilities as needed
  
  

The ideal candidate

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or related field
• 3-5 years relevant supply chain experience, preferably in fast-moving consumer products manufacturing
• Proficiency in end-to-end supply chain management procedures and best practices
• Understands of supply chain software (i.e., TMS, WMS, and ERP systems)
• Capable of working remotely with minimal supervision as a self-starter
• Good time management skills to match orders and schedules timely
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency in Excel and database programs
• Proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from multiple sources
• Ability to prepare and present information and recommendations from documentation (spreadsheets, charts, graphs)
• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision as a self-starter
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in supply planning, production scheduling, and network balancing
• Experience working within agriculture
• Experience working in agriculture
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a highly collaborative team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Great organizational and interpersonal skills
• Advanced computer skills, including full proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Powerbi
  
  

Travel/Additional Comments

• The work environment is generally in an office setting but may require travel to greenhouses and operational site locations
  
  

BrightFarms is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.