Production Planner

Saputo • Tulare, CA

30d

About The Position

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? The Production Planner plays a critical role in coordinating the series of activities that enable Saputo to deliver the right products, to the right places, at the right time, at lowest cost. In this role, you will be a leading practitioner of Saputo supply planning processes across product categories and supply networks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Supply Chain Planning or operational inventory management.
• Ability to proactively communicate and address issues, critical thinking required.
• Proven analytical, data management, organization and communications skills.
• Proficiency with MS Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Training and experience with perishables and or dairy industry preferred.
• Previous ERP/SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to-end planning of finished goods inventory from replenishment orders to customer shipments.
• Own, improve, and maintain all planning parameters (such as lead time, order quantities, stocking targets, etc) in SAP/APO planning software.
• Develop inventory plans to support events including launches, promotions, replacements, and seasonality.
• Execute replenishment orders against internal and external sources.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders such as Production Planning, MRP, Transportation, Sales, Sales Ops, Marketing, Category Management and Customer Service on a regular basis.
• Identify and communicate current and future shortages, as well as recovery plans.
• Prioritize inventory risk reviews and identify opportunities to mitigate inventory risk.
• Analyze KPIs including fill rate and loss and identify strategies to improve performance.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level