Production Planner

Glanbia Nutritionals; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Material Requirements Planner to optimize inventory management and ensure raw material availability for manufacturing. This role involves utilizing advanced planning tools like SAP and JDA, analyzing inventory data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer service targets. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree, along with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Join a diverse team that values individual strengths and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proficient in MRP systems like SAP and JDA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage material requirements planning to ensure raw material availability.
• Analyze inventory levels and production plans.
• Collaborate with procurement to prevent shortages and overages.

Skills

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

SAP

JDA

Inventory Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

3+ years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Database Management

Job description

Summary

Job Summary

Perform material requirements planning (MRP), managing all planning variables such as demand consumption, inventory levels, lead times, etc. to generate time phased plans for material/ingredient needs according to established planning policies. The ultimate goal is to ensure raw material availability that supports manufacturing plans on delivering against customer service level targets.

Essential Functions

• Act as subject matter expert in available tools or systems that drive material requirements planning (SAP, JdA, other).
• Monitor inventory levels and production plans to ensure material availability.
• Utilize planning methods and principles to evaluate relevant inventory and consumption data to make recommendations that will reduce cost or increase efficiency.
• Analyze and communicate constrained materials and recovery plans with relevant teams (Planning, Procurement, etc).
• Perform root cause analysis on supply shortfalls and excess stock for raw materials and packaging.
• Maintain control over inventories levels. Manage obsolescence of raw material by phasing out old and phasing in new skus, while maintaining proper inventory levels within network constraints.
• Research root cause of inventory discrepancies, along with systematic issues resulting in low available inventories affecting customer service levels.
• Notify and work with appropriate personnel when problems arise concerning operations, materials, inventory, documentation, raw materials replenishment, delivery or quality performance. Solicit feedback, initiate corrective action and coordinate resolution of issues. Keep stakeholders and leadership informed of critical situations.
• Work with Procurement Team to ensure inventory meets the demands and expedite/de-expedite materials to prevent shortages/overages.
• Communicate Supplier Delivery performance to Procurement team for long term resolution.
• Prepare and generates reports as assigned.
• Help to track and expedite QA release of materials as needed.
• Interact with other departments and plants to communicate and resolve materials constraints.
• Analyze the requirements of materials, using MRP to provide raw material to allow for scheduled manufacturing
• Adhere to stocking principles, planning rules, SOPs, etc., keeping up with business changes.
• Actively participate in monthly Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) meetings to ensure plans are aligned, identifying material risks and opportunities.
• Provide Global Sourcing teams with scheduled requirements for materials.
• Monitor aging and off spec product and communicate with relevant parties to maximize profitability and prevent obsolete stock.
• Maintain systems master data and planning parameters (e.g. SAP, JDA, etc.).
• Identify opportunities to drive continuous improvement.
  
  

Additional Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend cross functional and internal meetings as deemed appropriate
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or a minimum of three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and other third parties, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to management.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  
  

Typical Physical Activity

Physical Demands

• Regularly involves talking or listening, sitting, and the use of hands and fingers.
• Frequently involves reaching with hands and arms.
• Occasionally involves standing and walking.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers.
• Involves light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
  
  

Typical Environmental Conditions

• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
  

Requirements

Travel Requirements

• Occasional overnight travel (up to 20%) by land and/or air.
  

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.