Contract Manufacturing / Business Planning Analyst

An exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the Supply Chain Planning, Warehousing and Logistics activities for the Hometown Food Company. The principle responsibility of this position is to supervise and coordinate all activities of 3rd party Co-packers by providing leadership as well as day-to-day tactical and strategic overview in the scheduling of product transfer, performance, quality and accuracy of finished goods to maximize on-time performance, profitable capacity, and reduced inventory.

• Management and tactical implementation of the HFC Procurement and Supply Chain Operating Strategies
• Drive Lean Methodologies through the Supply Chain to improve processes reduce cost, and reduce waste
• Establish strong relationships with Company Leadership, Customer Service, Sales, Purchasing, Distribution Partners, Transportation Partners, Co-Packers, etc.
• Supply Chain Resource and Support for all 3rd party Co-packer and daily Operations
• Analyze and determine replenishment requirements to insure available inventory for sourced finished goods
• Create truckload inter-company shipments maximizing warehouse shipping and receiving efficiencies
• Allocate available production to distribution centers for push distribution environments covering customer orders, inter-company orders, safety stock and forecast
• Provide Leadership and Support in the areas of
  • Inbound appointment scheduling, receiving, and production planning
  • Outbound appointment scheduling, pallet picking, and shipping
  • Drop lot management
  • Inventory Control Management
  • Customer Requirement management
  • Overage, shortages, and damages
  • Returnable Pallet Management and Reconciliation
  • Value Added Services (VAS) Management at multiple sites
  • Freight Consolidation Initiatives
  • KPI tracking and understanding
• Accountable for key Logistic results and systems. Identify root cause & countermeasures for any gaps in results
• Understand financial drivers and impacts from site operations to address internally with key 3PL operator personnel
• Develop & implement cost reduction and work process improvement projects
• Master Existing Technology, and support future improvements/upgrades between HFC and 3PL operator including but not limited to EDI and system-to-system inventory reconciliation
• Site Controls in Materials Management, Finished Product and Business Continuity Plan for Inventory and Execution plans
• Works with 3PL operator leadership address building issues in a timely and cost-conscious manner
• Establish continues improvement processes and culture to ensure that supply chain maintains Hometown Food Company quality status
• Develop and execute a vision that delivers operational excellence, resulting in world class customer service efficiency
• Other duties and projects as assigned

• Bachelor Degree Required: Supply Chain Management or equivalent preferred
• APICs certification a plus

EXPERIENCE

• Technical mastery in Logistics Work Processes (Loss Analysis, Theory of Constraints, Integrated Planning, Initiative Delivery, Outbound Logistics, Material Planning and Sourcing, etc.)
• Communication: Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills are required
• Strong Analytical Capability
• Computer skills: ERP (experience in D365 is a plus) and Microsoft Office (including Strength in Excel)
• Results in driving continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Cost, and the Supply Chain
• Ability to be flexible and nimble in changing business needs
• Strong understanding of inventory control and reconciliation processes
• Financial acumen and general understanding of accounting