Supply Planner I

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, Tipico Cheese Products) and has been importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety, and information technology, and supply the needs of retailers, distributors, food service chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike.

Summary/Objective

The Supply Planner I is an integral part of the supply chain team, responsible for Purchase Order execution in order to maintain optimal inventory levels to meet business objectives. This role focuses on purchase order management and cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless operations. The ideal candidate excels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, proactively addressing challenges in supplier management, logistics, compliance, and quality assurance. Success in this role directly impacts customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, making it a vital contributor to GGG’s overall performance.

Essential Functions

• Execute and manage purchase and distribution orders based on MRP requirements and at the direction of the senior planning team.
• Coordinate with international suppliers to confirm production schedules, order progress and delivery timelines.
• Partner with logistics, import clearance and warehouse teams to ensure timely arrival and clearance.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Team senior planners & team leads to optimize proper planning and stocking parameters considering forecasts, lead times, safety stock, shelf life, MOQs, and transportation needs.
• Proactively monitor inventory to minimize excess, aging, expired, or dead stock, escalating issues to relevant stakeholders as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to KPIs, including PO volume, accuracy, costing, fill rate, DIOH, spoils, dead stock, and planned vs. manual order generation.
• Align and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Other duties assigned as needed.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field and/or equivalent experience in the Food industry
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably Infor M3
• Strong understanding of procurement, logistics, and inventory management best practices.
• Demonstrable experience using MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (i.e. pivot tables, v-lookups)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  
  

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, Company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program
• Happiness:
• Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program
• Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)
• Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives, Company-sponsored celebrations, and team-building events
  

The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Gellert Global Group is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@gellertglobalgroup.com.