Production & Inventory Planning Coordinator

SUMMARY 

The Production and Inventory Planning Coordinator leads the production scheduling process and inventory management activities for the assigned processing lines. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

• Creates and maintains the daily production schedules for assigned production lines, cheesemake plants, and intermediate processes.  
• Creates and maintains co-packer production schedules and any supporting component and cheese inventories when outsourcing of production is required. 
• Maintains finished goods inventory levels to ensure order fulfillment and on-time delivery to customers within product shelf-life requirements. 
• Monitors capacity of the production lines and works with the operations team to effectively schedule production while maximizing plant efficiency.  Works to identify solutions to ensure we meet the customer’s needs. 
• Monitors production issues and works with the operations team to determine if adjustments need to be made to schedules.  Takes off hours calls as necessary in order to support this. 
• Manages transfers of necessary raw materials, supplies and cheese from outside warehouses to ensure we attain production schedules. 
• Manages work order dates and parts lists to effectively sequence the schedule and manage component substitutions. 
• Evaluates and manages JDE product data related to planning activities for assigned processing line products.  
• Evaluates and implements product data and planning strategy changes for items in order to improve inventory levels, production efficiency and customer service. 
• Compiles monthly metrics and associated root cause investigations in an effort to improve service levels and operational costs. 
• Monitors and communicates timing of bill of material and router updates needed to support product changes. 
• Cross trains and supports other planning and forecasting functions as needed. 
• Identifies and leads implementation of continuous improvement projects related to production scheduling and inventory processes. 
• Creates and maintains work instructions for production scheduling and inventory processes. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• High school diploma, required. 
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience, required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• APIC’s CPIM certification, desirable. 
• Advanced computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP software. 
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OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Analytical - Draws conclusions from data in a logical, systematic way 
• Decisive - Acts quickly, confidently and with determination. 
• Problem Solver - Effectively identifies and solves challenging problems. 
• Adaptable - Adjusts easily to new or changing circumstances 
• Collaborative - Partners with others to realize better results 
• Independent - Functions effectively without assistance or direction from others 
• Initiative - Acts proactively to achieve results. 
• Resourceful - Finds alternative solutions to overcome problems or limitations. 
• Results-driven - Focuses on achieving results that promote business success 

• Demonstrated problem solving skills to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 
• Superior organizational and analytical skills. 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Detail oriented and accuracy in execution of tasks. 
• Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The Team Member is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The Team Member is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.