Planning and Distribution Manager

Agropur; Minnesota; On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays & floating holidays

Parental leave

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a Planning and Distribution Manager in Le Sueur, MN. The role directs distribution, logistics, and warehouse operations, including cheese and whey shipping, inventory control, and procurement.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of supply chain leadership experience. You will lead ERP usage, SOP development, and cross-functional collaboration to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Minimum five years of supply chain management experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate across levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipping of cheese and whey products to customers.
• Manage ERP system and train personnel in its use.
• Develop and implement SOPs and training programs prioritizing safety, quality and productivity.
• Ensure staffing is appropriate and trained for receipt, shipment, transfer and fulfillment.
• Coordinate with Plant Manager to develop shipping and inventory processes.
• Maintain GMP compliance and overall warehouse cleanliness; support FDA/SQF/NSF regulations.
• Oversee inventory management, including receipts, batch processing, and supplier coordination.
• Lead procurement and P2P activities with Plant Controller and corporate procurement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

ERP system

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Type:

Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.

Context to maximize your impact:

• Salary range 005: $84,200 - $105,200 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

• Monday - Friday (flexible for business needs)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) with 7% company contributions

• 3 weeks Paid Time Off

• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Advancement Opportunities

We are looking for a Planning and Distribution Manager in Le Sueur, MN.

The Planning and Distribution Manager is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing all activities related to distribution and logistics, including, but not limited to: Cheese and Whey (does not apply to Little Chute) shipping, inventory of finished goods production, purchasing of materials and packaging, inventory management, managing distribution and warehouse personnel, and managing external warehousing logistics and processes.

Where you will drive value:

• Manage the activities of personnel engaged in the shipping of cheese and whey products to customers.

• Manage ERP system and train personnel in use and management of the systems.

• Train personnel involved in distribution activities. Create and develop Standard Operating Procedures and training programs to ensure that the tasks are carried out with safety, quality, and productivity in mind.

• Ensure staffing is appropriate and trained to function in each area for optimal and efficient receipt, shipment, transfer, and fulfillment of products.

• Manage in coordination with the Plant Manager to develop processes related to shipping and inventory management.

• Work with the appropriate people in other departments to manage all the quality-related requirements within the shipping/receiving process; implement process improvements as needed.

• Oversee Inventory Management including inventory receipts through POs and batch processing, physical inventories, ordering packaging supplies and salt.

• Compiles, analyzes and reports on various aspects of obtaining, maintaining and distributing inventories.

• Direct implementation of objectives, goals and policies of direct and indirect reports.

• Manage loads with shipping clerks to include manifest, bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records to define shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods.

• Coordinate and direct sales orders with Custom and Whey sales.

• Oversee and ensure GMPs are followed and the overall cleanliness of the warehouse is maintained.

• Responsible for ensuring staff and all warehouse infrastructures are compliant with FDA/SQF/NSF regulations.

• Manage planning/customer service activities for all production departments.

• Work directly with sales department to effectively onboard and manage new customers.

• Manage and oversee procurement operations, including the procure to pay (P2P) process in conjunction with the Plant Controller (Accounting).

• Work with corporate procurement to manage critical direct and indirect raw material vendors.

• Oversee continuous improvement initiatives related to raw material cost reductions and performance to specifications.

• Promote the value of providing outstanding customer service.

• Cooperates with auditors, as necessary.

What will enable you to have an impact:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required.

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

• Minimum five (5) years of supply chain management experience required.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with executives, managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.

A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.