Production Planner

Takasago International Corporation U S A•Town of Woodbury, NY

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

We invite you to join Takasago, where you can be innovative and contribute to society through technology. The management of Takasago aims to create a company where each employee can experience a sense of fulfillment. Takasago is a major global leader and producer of flavors and fragrances providing innovative solutions in flavors, fragrances, aroma ingredients, and fine chemicals. Takasago is headquartered in Japan and operates in over 28 countries, with manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and sales offices worldwide. Takasago ranked 8th overall and 1st in Asia on the Global Top Food Flavors and Fragrances Companies. We are currently seeking a Production Planner to join our Demand Management team in Harriman, NY. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating daily production batches to ensure they are executed accurately and on schedule. You will proactively communicate raw material constraints and production concerns, partnering closely with cross-functional teams including Production, Buying, and Order Management to support seamless operations and on-time delivery.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Business or Material Management is preferred.
A minimum of two years’ related experience in manufacturing/production facility.
The equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
Knowledge of SAP functions desired.
Thorough working knowledge of MS Office required.
Understanding and Knowledge of Manufacturing
Understanding of Requirements and Customers’ Demands
Multitask and Detailed Orientated Skills
Must be a team player and creative problem solver, with the ability to handle multiple projects in parallel while maintaining high level quality, execution, data analysis/interpretation, and report writing.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes a computer, printer, typewriter, facsimile machine, copy machine, calculator, telephone, etc.
Must be able to work, move or carry objects or materials.
Intermittent physical activity, including bending, reaching and prolonged periods of sitting.
Must follow all GMP, HACCP and Food Safety rules and standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in flavor or fragrance manufacturing environment preferred.
Materials procurement /purchasing experience is also preferred.
Knowledge of Lean concepts, Six Sigma Green Belt or higher is a plus.

Responsibilities

Reviews planned and firm order requirements in SAP and converts to Production orders.
Confirms orders via SAP and communicates via SAP changes to the original customers’ orders.
Works with Order Management, Demand Manager and Production to schedule batches in accordance with customer required dates.
Maintains master data in SAP regarding production lead time and optimum batch size.
Liaison with Production, QC, Regulatory, Purchasing, and Creative staff as necessary.
Reviews Forecast vs. Actual requirements for FP and raw materials and identify significant variances to Demand Manager.
Works with Sr. Production Planner and Demand Manager to support scheduling and develop and manage Base/ Key forecasts in relation to Finished Product forecasts.
Manages the Customers MRP and Sample Process as needed and communicates to the Commercial Team as needed.
Collaborates on opportunities for inventory reductions.
ensuring EHS Management System integration into business processes
supporting and participating in the creation of a proactive EHS Culture
following compliance and other obligations, while understanding the consequences of not following them.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including flexible work arrangements, tuition assistance, comprehensive health coverage, robust retirement plans, and employee assistance programs effective the first day of employment

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