Materials Planning Lead - Production & Inventory

KanPak LLC; Arkansas City (KS); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Career Growth and Development Opportun

Employee Assistance Program

A collaborative team environment focus

Résumé du poste

KanPak LLC, a Golden State Foods company, is seeking a Planning Supervisor to lead production planning and material management in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. You will oversee Material Planners, balance supply and demand, manage inventory levels, and ensure materials align with production schedules and customer expectations.

Responsibilities include developing weekly master production schedules, managing inventory, working with suppliers, and driving continuous improvement in safety,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business or a related field is required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using MRP systems within an ERP environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidentiality and professionalism are essential.

Responsabilités

• Lead and support the daily activities of the Material Planning team.
• Develop and manage the weekly master production schedule.
• Adjust production plans and communicate updates to operations teams.
• Oversee inventory management, commodity purchasing, and material availability.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to ensure timely and accurate procurement of materials.
• Monitor inventory exceptions and proactively resolve material concerns.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for material shortages or supply issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers, carriers, procurement teams, and plant leadership.
• Review purchase orders, pricing, delivery schedules, and supplier performance.
• Prepare and participate in daily and weekly planning meetings.
• Support trial runs, new initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Help drive food safety, quality, compliance, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Formation

Associate's degree in Business or related field

Outils

MRP systems

ERP software

Description du poste

KanPak LLC, a Golden State Foods company, is seeking a Planning Supervisor to lead production planning and material management in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. You will oversee Material Planners, balance supply and demand, manage inventory levels, and ensure materials align with production schedules and customer expectations.

Responsibilities include developing weekly master production schedules, managing inventory, working with suppliers, and driving continuous improvement in safety,