Fulfillment Planner

Rich Products Corporation; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Associate resource groups

Volunteering opportunities

Holiday gatherings

In-house taste tests

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Fulfillment Planner to coordinate inventory across the distribution network. The role requires planning, purchasing, and communicating plans with contract manufacturers, while managing shortages and improving shipment efficiency.

The position supports hybrid work at Rich’s world headquarters and emphasizes collaboration, SAP-based order management, and continuous improvement in inventory accuracy and fill rates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, or related field.
• Logistical planning, supply chain, or related work experience preferred; education considered in lieu of work experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, distribution, and customer service preferred.
• APICS certification or progress toward certification preferred.
• Professional certification preferred (e.g., APICS).
• Strong statistical and spreadsheet analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic financial analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and purchase inventory from Contract Manufacturers.
• Develop deployment strategy based on demand and production plans.
• Plan and create purchase orders within SAP.
• Communicate purchase plans with contract manufacturers.
• Manage inventory shortage reports and take action to reduce shortages.
• Communicate shortages to Customer Service and other stakeholders.
• Maintain outbound shipment load plan and optimize freight utilization.
• Track and develop plans to reduce unplanned shortages.
• Analyze inventory to minimize spoilage.
• Develop actionable plans to improve order fill rate.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

SAP/S4/Blue Yonder

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

SAP

S4

Blue Yonder

Excel

Job description

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Location: Buffalo, NY, US, 14213

Segment: Supply Chain

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The Fulfillment Planner coordinates the movement of inventory throughout the distribution network to fulfill customer demand.

This professional will be required to work a hybrid work schedule at our world headquarters in Buffalo, NY.

• Plans and purchases inventory from Contract Manufacturers.
• Develop deployment strategy based on current demand and production plans at the SKU location level.
• Plan, create, change, and complete purchase orders within SAP.
• Communicate purchase plans with contract manufacturers.
• Manage potential inventory shortage reports. Take action to reduce shortages to customers.
• Communicate customer shortages to Customer Service Representatives where appropriate.
• Communicate significant inventory shortages to Supply Planners and/or Sales Channel Service Managers.
• Maintain the plant outbound shipment load plan.
• Maximize Stock transfer order freight utilization.
• Manage the movement of dc to dc inventory transfers through the C-item deployment process.
• Track and develop improvement plans to reduce unplanned shortages.
• Analyze and review inventory to minimize spoilage.
• Develops actionable plans to improve customer order fill rate.
• Maintain 3rd Party Transportation Providers inbound Scheduling tool.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field.
• Logistical planning, supply chain, or related work experience preferred; relevant education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, distribution, and customer service preferred.
• APICS certification or matriculation towards certification preferred.
• Professional certification preferred. (e.; APICS)
• Strong statistical and spreadsheet analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic financial analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Great multi tasker and works well cross collaboratively
• Superior critical thinking skills
• Strong PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint (Access preferred); advanced proficiency in Excel.
• SAP, S4, Blue Yonder or related systems experience preferred.

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$61,676.00-$83,444.00

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich’s"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity , standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings
• In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

It’s all part of how we support our family of associates.Because in the company of family, all things are possible.

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With over 13,500 associates working in 100 locations globally, and annual sales at $5.9billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.