Supply Chain Planner

Ya Ya Foods USA • Ogden, UT

17h

About The Position

The Supply Chain Planner manages end-to-end supply chain activities for procurement and delivery of goods, cost control, and inventory management. Working closely with customers, manufacturing operations, and quality, this role seeks to improve inventory management through planning, forecasting, research, and identifying opportunities for growth. The role reports to the Director of Supply Chain.

The position works with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support demand and supply planning, production readiness, and reliable delivery. It also follows safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and applicable company, legal, health, occupational, environmental, and food safety requirements.

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in supply chain or a related field.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in demand and supply chain, preferably in food manufacturing and/or beverages.
• Demonstrated success in problem solving and prioritizing demand-planning strategic initiatives.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to influence stakeholders at different levels.
• Financial acumen and proven analytical and process skills.
• Proficient computer skills, particularly with Excel, Microsoft Suite of Applications, Dynamics AX, and instructional software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines across multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food manufacturing and/or beverages.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders based on demand, and reschedule or expedite orders as demand changes.
• Monitor vendor production schedules and capacity to identify delivery risks and over-capacity situations.
• Manage demand reviews and supply reviews as part of the S&OP process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams while managing multiple expectations.
• Build and maintain business relationships by understanding customers’ needs.
• Manage planning and purchasing using MRP functionalities.
• Ensure production teams have the ingredients, equipment, and components needed for smooth operations.
• Maintain dashboards.
• Coordinate daily with suppliers about products, order updates, changes, and delivery.
• Observe safety rules and promote a safe working environment with team members.
• Maintain strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Comply with health, occupational, environmental, and food safety rules and policies; legal regulations; company requirements; and the Company's Integrated Management Systems, including Production, Quality, Food Safety, and GMP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The company describes a supportive working environment that encourages different perspectives and celebrates workforce diversity.
• Accommodations are available upon request to candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process.

What This Job Offers

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