Planner 2

PIM Brands, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits day 1

Bonus eligibility

401(k) plan match

Paid time off

Business casual dress

Career development

Job summary

PIM Brands, Inc. is seeking a Planner 2 to join the Production/Packaging department at our Somerset, New Jersey site. The role focuses on manufacturing planning, material availability, schedules, and KPI delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates bring 2+ years in production planning and strong ERP/MRP (SAP) skills, along with solid Excel proficiency. The position is onsite with comprehensive benefits, a culture of growth, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• HS diploma with experience or BA in supply chain, logistics, or business.
• 2+ years in production planning, inventory control, and materials management.
• Proven experience with ERP/MRP (SAP) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production specifications to determine processes, tools, and personnel requirements.
• Maintain urgency to support a 24/7 plant.
• Estimate and coordinate raw materials, equipment, and labor for continuous workflow.
• Recommend schedule changes due to material or labor shortages, design changes, or backlogs.
• Collaborate with Operations to analyze, validate, and audit material movements.
• Monitor material movement and consumption in SAP-based systems.
• Maintain inventory levels to meet daily production demands.
• Track stock levels and manage WIP to avoid overstocking or stockouts.
• Ensure accuracy of material handling within the plant.
• Follow GMP, food safety, and safety rules per PIM Brands policies.
• Work with Operations and Supply/Demand teams to improve efficiency and customer service.
• Support KPI targets: OEE, Schedule Adherence, Shift Adherence, Production Attainment.
• Become a SME in SAP tools & reports.

Skills

ERP/SAP

MS Excel

Production planning

Inventory control

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business

High school diploma with experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Do you love snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for!

At PIM, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

We are looking for a Planner 2 interested in a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, to join our Production/Packaging department at PIM’s Somerset New Jersey location. This position will report to our Production Planner Senior Manager.

Job Overview

Performs tasks and duties associated with product manufacture planning, including production schedules, material lists & inventory availability, and production plans as well as other task needed.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Helps to analyze production specifications to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and personnel requirements.
• Maintain the sense of urgency required to support a 24/7 plant
• Estimate and coordinate the raw materials, equipment, and labor shifts needed for continuous workflow.
• Recommend schedule changes resulting from material or labor shortages, design changes, or backlogs when necessary.
• Collaborate with Operations in analyzing, validating, and auditing material movements
• Monitor all aspects of material movement and consumption in PIM Brands Systems.
• Maintain inventory levels of materials, necessary to meet daily production demands
• Track stock levels, prevent shortages, and manage work-in-progress (WIP) to avoid overstocking or stockouts.
• Assure the highest level of accuracy for material handling within the plant
• Follow and help enforce PIM Brands GMP, food safety, personal and general safety rules
• Work with Operations and Supply/Demand teams to increase production efficiency while maintaining excellent Customer Service
• Support management with the delivery of KPI targets: OEE, Schedule Adherence, Shift Adherence & Production Attainment
• Become a SME in the use of SAP tools & Reports

Education, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma with extensive experience, or a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration.
• 2+ years of progressive experience in production planning, inventory control, and materials management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with ERP/MRP (SAP) systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence across departments.

Work Environment

• The PIM Brands Manufacturing Site is located in Somerset, New Jersey
• The PIM Brands Manufacturing Site is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• This position requires working onsite.

We Are Proud To Offer

The pay range for this position is $$85,000 - $95,000. PIM Brands takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

• Comprehensive benefits package - EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more
• Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (*based on eligibility and position)
• Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of life
• Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays
• Business casual dress
• Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancement
• Professional development and training opportunities offered across the organization

Awards & Accolades

• America’s Best Workplaces - 2026
• Best Places to Work in NJ – 2025
• Advocate of the Year Award - 2024
• Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development - 2024
• Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine - 2024
• Top 50 Employer in New Jersey
• #10 Candy Company in North America
• #26 Global Candy Company
• Makers of Welch’s - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.
• Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer

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