Packaging Planning Specialist

Lavazza•West Chester, PA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

From a small store in Turin to a large, internationally recognized group: we are present in 90 countries around the world, with over 5,000 employees and 30 companies, managed directly and indirectly by the Luigi Lavazza Spa parent company, which distribute and market our products and coffee machines. In addition to Lavazza, the following brands are also part of our Group: Carte Noire, Merrild, Kicking Horse, Eraclea and Whittington tea. Joining Lavazza means doing business with passion, knowing that the impact of our work goes beyond the quality of the production chain. We are a big family and are constantly looking for new talents who share our values and can enrich our team. We combine competitiveness with social and environmental responsibility as we create superior quality products available for consumption both at home and out of home, and distributed through all channels: Retail, Foodservice, Office Coffee Service (OCS), and Vending. Our strong, diversified presence enables us to offer consumers and clients perfectly suited solutions, for any occasion and time of day. JOB OVERVIEW The Packaging Planning Specialist is responsible for owning the supply pipeline for assigned packaging raw materials. This involves collaborating with members of the Operations Planning team and with relevant cross-functional stakeholders to meet requirements for operations and business objectives. The sustainment of strong supplier relationships is also critical for this role. Functional Planning is performed on BY software (S&OP) with other tools such as SAP ECC, SAP HANA, Microsoft Excel, and the TESI order management portal. Location: West Chester, PA #LI-AH1

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Management
3-5 years of related experience in Material Planning or Production Planning
Experience with SAP or similar ERP system required
Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint) required
Strong understanding of Planning and Supply Chain fundamentals required
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communications (verbal/written) skills across all levels of operation
Self-motivated and ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team enviroment
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Blue Yonder (formerly JDA) software preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure the availability of packaging materials based on the local production and co-packing plan.
Maintain system parameters for all assigned materials to support accurate MRP results.
Align stock and open orders with suppliers periodically to prevent coverage gaps.
Place orders and share 12-month forecast with each supplier in line with the monthly Tactical Planning cycle.
Develop strategies and tactics to effectively manage inventory, with the intention of minimizing costs and improving supply chain performance.
Support the Food Planning team with information related to packaging material availability.
Own operational relationships with each assigned supplier; manage order KPI’s and develop recovery plans as needed.
Utilize knowledge and expertise to support continuous process improvement activities.
Collaborate with Marketing and PMO departments on forthcoming NPD’s, PCR’s, and packaging graphic updates.
Establish and maintain collaborative cross-functional relationships, most notably with local Procurement, local Plant Logistics, and HQ Central Planning departments
Performs other related duties and assignments as required