Gummy Packaging Planner: Optimize Materials & Production

GummyWorks; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GummyWorks is seeking a Packaging Planner to coordinate all packaging materials and activities to meet production demand and customer needs. You will manage packaging schedules, materials inventory, and cross‑functional collaboration with Production, Procurement, Quality, and Warehouse teams.

You will monitor consumption, partner with suppliers for on‑time delivery, and ensure packaging data accuracy in ERP/MRP systems while maintaining food safety and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in packaging planning, production planning, or supply chain within food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft 365 Dynamics or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly packaging schedules based on demand, production output, and material availability.
• Plan and manage inventory levels of packaging materials (bags, bottles, pouches, cartons, labels, corrugate, etc.).
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Quality, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth packaging operations.
• Create and update packaging production schedules to minimize downtime and material shortages.
• Monitor packaging material consumption and adjust plans based on demand changes.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery and resolve shortages or delays.
• Maintain accurate packaging data in ERP/MRP systems (forecasts, BOMs, safety stock, lead times).
• Identify opportunities to improve packaging efficiency, reduce waste, and control costs.
• Ensure all packaging materials meet food safety, regulatory, and brand requirements.
• Support new product launches by coordinating packaging trials and material readiness.
• Analyze packaging KPIs (inventory turns, service levels, waste, downtime) and report performance.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within packaging and supply chain operations.

Skills

Excel & data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GummyWorks is seeking a Packaging Planner to coordinate all packaging materials and activities to meet production demand and customer needs. You will manage packaging schedules, materials inventory, and cross‑functional collaboration with Production, Procurement, Quality, and Warehouse teams.

You will monitor consumption, partner with suppliers for on‑time delivery, and ensure packaging data accuracy in ERP/MRP systems while maintaining food safety and cost controls.