Material Planner I

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Robertet is the world's leading source of natural, sustainable, and organic ingredients and is one of the oldest fragrance and flavor companies in the world. Robertet is a world-renowned innovator in scent and taste with a global reach represented in over 50 countries, 14 manufacturing sites on 3 continents, 3 R&D innovation centers and 12 creative centers.

Robertet is the only fragrance, flavor and ingredient company fully integrated at each step of the creation process, from the source ingredient to the final fragrance and flavor. Founded in 1850 in Grasse, France, Robertet continues to be privately owned and managed by the fourth generation of family members. With a passion for and unparalleled understanding of naturals, together with boundless creativity and market insight, allows Robertet to provide their customers with world class innovation in scent and taste.

SUMMARY:

Material Planner I is responsible for the Production Planning of finished goods as well as for the procurement of raw materials needed to support the business. Key objectives will be achieving/improving/exceeding targeted customer service levels, managing inventory levels and targets, and managing supply and demand.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize MRP to create and maintain workorders for both liquids and flavor compounds.
• Utilize Fulfillment Workbench to create and maintain dispensing jobs
• Determine optimal min/max levels and restocking points to maintain appropriate inventory.
• Review inventory levels for excess / write offs / blend backs.
• Work with rabbinical services and I-Kosher as required.
• Review and Maintain Master data for all relevant Planning aspects.
• Support All Sample Lab Projects/Library Requirements.
• Provide Support/Communication for all Internal Teams.
• Run and utilize Pegging Report to Communicate Planning Issues to Internal Teams.
• Cross-functional departmental meetings, as assigned.
• Participate in Process Improvement Projects for all aspects of the Planning.

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer focus - quick thinker, strong analytical skills, delivers customer solutions.
• Ensures accountability – strives to meets operation’s Key Performance Indicators and business results.
• Communicates effectively – prepares reports and is an active participant in the Sales and Operating planning meeting, ability to communicate clearly while dealing with other planners, production, shipping & receiving, customer service, purchasing and accounting. Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information (oral/written) and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the public.
• Values differences – develops team members, ability to ensure that all team members are communicating with one another in a positive manner.
• Situational adaptability – ability to change gears and be agile with plans.
• Foster innovation-being open to new ideas and welcoming diverse thought.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred:

• BS with manufacturing knowledge and previous planning experience of 2-5 years
• 3 years of manufacturing environments and knowledgeable in ORACLE

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office work environment with occasional trips to and from the warehouse and production areas.
• The individual may be exposed to elevated room temperatures and above average noise levels in the manufacturing environments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Demands expected of a typical office environment is the normal expectation
• The ability to perform in a manufacturing area as needed is a rare necessity but required.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the position so long as it does not impose significant difficulty or expense on the company.