Bakery planner-scheduler

Meijer Inc.; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is seeking a production scheduling and purchasing professional for our manufacturing operations. The role co-leads the creation of production schedules to fill customer orders and coordinates with purchasing to ensure timely material supply.

The ideal candidate brings 1–3 years of purchasing experience, strong communication, and proficiency with MRP systems and MS Office. Leadership experience is preferred, with opportunities for advancement and growth within Meijer’s manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relative experience.
• 1–3 years of purchasing experience required.
• Prior leadership experience is preferred.
• Proficient with multiple systems used in Meijer Manufacturing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Co-leads the planning, implementation and issuance of production schedules for assigned manufacturing work area(s).
• Resolves production schedule conflicts and orders raw material to fill customer orders.
• Plans and executes long term business objectives by creating production schedules to fill all customer orders.
• Manages inventory and ordering of raw stock, finished goods and packaging supplies.
• Interacts directly with the Purchasing group and vendors; negotiates pricing as needed.
• Updates pricing changes and tracks orders to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Leadership experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!Meijer RewardsWeekly payScheduling flexibilityPaid parental leavePaid education assistanceTeam member discountDevelopment programs for advancement and career growthPlease review the job profile below and apply today!Co-leads the planning, implementation and issuance of production schedules for assigned manufacturing work area(s). Resolves production schedule conflicts and orders raw material to fill customer orders. Practices 200% Safety Accountability (Self and Others).What You'll be Doing:Plans and executes long term business objectives by creating production schedules to fill all customer ordersManages inventory and ordering of raw stock, finished goods and packaging supplies. Interacts directly with the Purchasing group and vendorsTracks current orders through communication with vendors and distributors to ensure timely deliveryResearches discrepancies in orders and works with vendors to expedite deliveries as needed to maintain production schedules.Updates all pricing changes received from vendors.Works with vendors to negotiate pricing and evaluates competitive pricing as needed.Works closely with Merchandise Planning teams for optimal coverage of changing trends, sales, promotions and major timelines. Orders accordingly and adjusts production schedules based on those needsResponsible for new item set-up at the plant, working with all support groups such as PD, R&D, IT and Regulatory/Compliance.This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or requiredWhat You Bring with You (Qualifications):Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent relative experienceManufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and/or ordering/scheduling experience is highly desirable.1-3 years of prior purchasing experience requiredPrior leadership experience is preferredAbility to become proficient with multiple systems used throughout Meijer ManufacturingProficient computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office productsDemonstrated excellent oral and written communication skillsStrong organizational skills