Order Planning Specialist I

Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA is seeking an Order Planning Specialist I to analyze, support, and coordinate orders across Production Planning, Operations, Logistics, and Sales. This role ensures customer requirements are met with timely, accurate fulfillment and serves as a liaison among internal teams and customers.

You will review inventory coverage, coordinate logistics, and generate KPI reports to drive on-time, in-full delivery while maintaining strong internal and external partnerships.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 2-3 years supply chain and logistics and/or customer-facing experience.
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate inventory coverage of customer orders daily via reports and ERP tools.
• Handle logistics coordination to ensure timely order fulfillment daily.
• Analyze and plan order logistics to optimize efficiency daily.
• Collaborate with production planning to align order fulfillment with production schedules.
• Manage item transitions and communicate with customers and teams during changes.
• Generate and analyze reports on order fulfillment, lead times, and KPIs.
• Facilitate cross-divisional communication and information flow.

Skills

Customer focus

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

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Order Planning Specialist I

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1450

Salary Range: $53,600.00 To $68,500.00 Annually

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Position Summary:

The person in this role will be responsible for providing analysis, support, and problem-solving strategy for MZB business accounts totaling $500 mm plus in sales. The Order Planning Specialist acts as a liaison of information and first point of contact between Production Planning, Operations, Logistics, Sales team, and external customers as it relates to all orders.

Essence of Role:

Ensure customer requirements are met with timeliness and accuracy, based on planning and alignment with internal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Review and coordinate inventory coverage of customer orders daily via running/editing/organizing reports and adding details, reviewing different inquiry programs within ERP.
• Handle logistics coordination to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment daily.
• Analyze and plan order logistics to optimize efficiency daily.
• Collaborate with production planning to align order fulfillment with production schedules via daily meetings, emails, phone, and Teams.
• Manage soft and hard item transitions (go tos) within designated processes according to circumstances surrounding the item change.
• Effectively interface with customers, sales, logistics and supply chain management to coordinate and communicate critical information.
• Facilitate orders going out both on time and in full.
• Address customer inquiries and resolve issues related to order status, product availability, and logistics.
• Generate and analyze reports on order fulfillment, lead times, and other KPIs.
• Facilitate inventory related questions, concerns, inconsistencies, etc with appropriate parties.
• Facilitate review and potential sale of aging inventory within reasonable approved timelines.
• Research root causes for under delivering to customer expectations and devise and execute action plans to resolve reoccurring issues.
• Facilitate connections both internally and externally between divisions/departments to direct requests accordingly.
• Work within multiple systems both internal and external, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and more to make decisions and/or communicate pertinent information.
• Perform other tasks assigned by Order Planning Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• 2-3 years’ experience in supply chain and logistics and/or customer facing role strongly desired.
• Demonstrated strong internal and external customer focus.
• Strong and logical analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Excel, Outlook, and ERP systems.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or customer service roles.

Succession Path

• Potential to move into a level II position with expertise in respective duties and with limited leadership needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability / veteran. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, or veteran status.

Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment for our family of employees. MZB-USA recruits and advances qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, religion, marital status, military service, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, or any other status protected by law. MZB-USA also prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and is fully dedicated to the safety of its workforce.

General Statement

This is a summary description of the general duties and level of work assigned to this position. It is not a full and comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities and tasks.