Planning and Distribution Manager

Agropur•Le Sueur, MN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Planning and Distribution Manager in Le Sueur, MN. The Planning and Distribution Manager is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing all activities related to distribution and logistics, including, but not limited to: Cheese and Whey shipping, inventory of finished goods production, purchasing of materials and packaging, inventory management, managing distribution and warehouse personnel, and managing external warehousing logistics and processes. Manage the activities of personnel engaged in the shipping of cheese and whey products to customers. Manage ERP system and train personnel in use and management of the systems. Train personnel involved in distribution activities. Create and develop Standard Operating Procedures and training programs to ensure that the tasks are carried out with safety, quality, and productivity in mind. Ensure staffing is appropriate and trained to function in each area for optimal and efficient receipt, shipment, transfer, and fulfillment of products. Manage in coordination with the Plant Manager to develop processes related to shipping and inventory management. Work with the appropriate people in other departments to manage all the quality-related requirements within the shipping/receiving process; implement process improvements as needed. Oversee Inventory Management including inventory receipts through POs and batch processing, physical inventories, ordering packaging supplies and salt. Compiles, analyzes and reports on various aspects of obtaining, maintaining and distributing inventories. Direct implementation of objectives, goals and policies of direct and indirect reports. Manage loads with shipping clerks to include manifest, bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records to define shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods. Coordinate and direct sales orders with Custom and Whey sales. Oversee and ensure GMPs are followed and the overall cleanliness of the warehouse is maintained. Responsible for ensuring staff and all warehouse infrastructures are compliant with FDA/SQF/NSF regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Minimum five (5) years of supply chain management experience required.

Nice To Haves

Supply Chain / APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the activities of personnel engaged in the shipping of cheese and whey products to customers.
Manage ERP system and train personnel in use and management of the systems.
Train personnel involved in distribution activities.
Create and develop Standard Operating Procedures and training programs to ensure that the tasks are carried out with safety, quality, and productivity in mind.
Ensure staffing is appropriate and trained to function in each area for optimal and efficient receipt, shipment, transfer, and fulfillment of products.
Manage in coordination with the Plant Manager to develop processes related to shipping and inventory management.
Work with the appropriate people in other departments to manage all the quality-related requirements within the shipping/receiving process; implement process improvements as needed.
Oversee Inventory Management including inventory receipts through POs and batch processing, physical inventories, ordering packaging supplies and salt.
Compiles, analyzes and reports on various aspects of obtaining, maintaining and distributing inventories.
Direct implementation of objectives, goals and policies of direct and indirect reports.
Manage loads with shipping clerks to include manifest, bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records to define shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods.
Coordinate and direct sales orders with Custom and Whey sales.
Oversee and ensure GMPs are followed and the overall cleanliness of the warehouse is maintained.
Responsible for ensuring staff and all warehouse infrastructures are compliant with FDA/SQF/NSF regulations.