Production Planning Specialist- Farmers Branch

85C Bakery Cafe•Farmers Branch, TX

4d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Production planning associate stands at the forefront of the 85°C production operation; This role involves analyzing demand forecasts, optimizing inventory levels, creating and maintaining production schedules, and coordinating with various departments to meet customer requirements and company goals.

Requirements

Effective and professional communication (verbal and written) skill, ability to communicate in Mandarin Chinese is a plus, with emphasis on consensus building.
Strong familiarity with 85C products and operational needs, functions and objectives.
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential needs.
Ability to work at an elevated pace with precision and efficiency, in a high-pressure environment.
Basic understanding of the food supply chain process, from supplies to end users.
Demonstrated knowledge of bakery/food industry purchasing.
Highest level of ethical conduct and professionalism.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and data analysis tools.
Experience using an ERP/MRP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

ability to communicate in Mandarin Chinese

Responsibilities

Order fulfillment management.
Coordinate with vendors with internal departments to better fulfill purchase order and keep the production on schedule.
Adjust order delivery schedule when production plan been modified.
Make sure all the food items are delivered on time.
Contact the purchasing department when quality issues occur.
Gather issue material information then feedback to vendor.
Arrange return material pick up when needed.
Request for credit or replacement.