Beverage Production Planner: Schedule, Optimize Inventory

wispakcareers; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(K) with Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Wis-Pak is seeking a Production Planner to drive efficient production schedules, optimize inventory, and support our manufacturing network across locations. You will balance inventory with warehouse capacity and partner with S&OP, warehouse, and facility teams to meet demand while controlling costs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management and 3+ years of experience, with ERP systems proficiency (MPS, MRP, DRP) and strong Excel/data skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management with 3+ years of experience.
• 11 years of supply chain experience without a degree is acceptable.
• Experience with ERP systems (MPS, MRP, DRP).
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis ability.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; collaborative mindset.
• APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain daily and weekly production schedules using JDE planning systems.
• Balance inventory with warehouse capacity to meet demand while controlling costs.
• Review sales trends and inventory data to forecast raw material needs.
• Partner with S&OP, warehouse, and facility teams to align on inventory targets.
• Track KPIs such as production adherence and yield.
• Communicate with customer service and facility teams to address issues.
• Support promotional planning and manage schedule changes proactively.
• Collaborate across departments to keep operations running efficiently.
• Travel to other locations for training and development opportunities.
• Keep safety at the forefront of everything you do.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

11 years of relevant supply chain exp without a degree

APICS certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems: MPS, MRP, DRP

Microsoft Excel

JDE planning systems

Job description

Wis-Pak is seeking a Production Planner to drive efficient production schedules, optimize inventory, and support our manufacturing network across locations. You will balance inventory with warehouse capacity and partner with S&OP, warehouse, and facility teams to meet demand while controlling costs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management and 3+ years of experience, with ERP systems proficiency (MPS, MRP, DRP) and strong Excel/data skills.