Production Planner

Post Holdings, Inc.; Meadville, Northern (Crawford County, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Post Consumer Brands, Meadville facility, is seeking a Production Planner to ensure timely delivery of production and inventory plans supporting our pet food business and customer demand.

You will serve as a key link between manufacturing, logistics, demand planning, customer service, and distribution teams, influencing product availability and overall supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of supply chain experience with emphasis in Production Planning, Supply Planning, Operations, and/or Inventory Management.
• Knowledge and experience with MPS, MRP, capacity planning, deployment planning, and enterprise planning systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong working relationships across multiple functions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own product deployment and inventory replenishment activities to ensure finished goods are available to meet customer demand.
• Develop and manage production schedules, capacity plans, and inventory control processes for the Meadville facility.
• Build weekly and monthly production plans while supporting longer-term planning initiatives.
• Analyze inventory levels and replenishment requirements to balance service expectations with supply chain costs.
• Allocate available production to distribution centers and support customer orders, intercompany orders, forecasts, and safety stock needs.
• Coordinate intercompany shipments and support cross-functional execution and cost objectives.
• Partner with Operations, Logistics, Demand Planning, Customer Service, and Distribution teams to identify solutions, address risks, and capitalize on opportunities.
• Monitor inventory performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and help resolve inventory shortages or aging inventory issues.
• Support special projects, acquisitions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide planning analysis and insights that support operational and business objectives

Skills

Supply Planning

Inventory Management

Production Scheduling

Capacity Planning

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

MPS

MRP

ERP systems (SAP/others)

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.

Location Description

The Meadville, Pennsylvania facility is 135,000 square feet and home to about 290 hard working team members who are proud to produce iconic pet food brands like Rachael Ray® Nutrish®. Located along the banks of French Creek in Northwestern Pennsylvania and 45 minutes from Pittsburgh, Meadville is home to more than 13,000 full time residents and 2,000 Allegheny College students. Meadville is an active center for business, industry, education, the arts, recreation, service and tourism. Conneaut Lake, Pymatuning State Park and the Erie National Wildlife Refuge are wonderful places to appreciate the area's natural beauty.

Responsibilities

About the Role

At Post Consumer Brands, you'll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact while working in a collaborative environment where your contributions are visible and valued. As a Production Planner, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of production and inventory plans that support our pet food business and help meet customer demand.

In this highly collaborative position, you'll serve as a key link between manufacturing, logistics, demand planning, customer service, and distribution teams. Your work will directly influence product availability, inventory optimization, customer service performance, and overall supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Own product deployment and inventory replenishment activities to ensure finished goods are available to meet customer demand.


• Develop and manage production schedules, capacity plans, and inventory control processes for the Meadville facility.


• Build weekly and monthly production plans while supporting longer-term planning initiatives.


• Analyze inventory levels and replenishment requirements to balance service expectations with supply chain costs.


• Allocate available production to distribution centers and support customer orders, intercompany orders, forecasts, and safety stock needs.


• Coordinate intercompany shipments and support cross-functional execution and cost objectives.


• Partner with Operations, Logistics, Demand Planning, Customer Service, and Distribution teams to identify solutions, address risks, and capitalize on opportunities.


• Monitor inventory performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and help resolve inventory shortages or aging inventory issues.


• Support special projects, acquisitions, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Provide planning analysis and insights that support operational and business objectives

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a planning professional who enjoys connecting the dots across the supply chain and has a strong ability to balance analytical thinking with practical execution.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of supply chain experience with emphasis in Production Planning, Supply Planning, Operations, and/or Inventory Management.


• Knowledge and experience with MPS, MRP, capacity planning, deployment planning, and enterprise planning systems.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to build strong working relationships across multiple functions.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, or a related field.


• Project management experience or familiarity with project management principles.


• Experience identifying process improvements and driving operational efficiencies.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Understanding end-to-end supply chain processes and how decisions impact operations.


• Applying logical thinking and sound judgment to complex planning scenarios.


• Using data and analytics to make informed decisions.


• Thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a visible impact. Your planning decisions directly influence customer service, inventory performance, operational efficiency, and business results.


• Work with great people. Join a team known for its positive culture and collaborative approach.


• Grow your expertise. Build relationships across multiple functions and gain exposure to critical supply chain operations.


• Own meaningful work. You'll have the opportunity to identify improvements, solve complex challenges, and help drive business success.


• Experience the best of both worlds. Enjoy the resources, opportunities, and stability of a large organization combined with the approachable, team-oriented culture that makes Post Consumer Brands unique.

Ready to Make an Impact

If you're a supply chain professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, building cross-functional partnerships, and driving results, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your analytical mindset, planning expertise, and passion for continuous improvement to a company where your work matters and your contributions are recognized. Join Post Consumer Brands and discover a career that's just right for you.