Production Planner - Food Manufacturing

Rosina Food Products Inc; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-owned culture

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Impact on products nationwide

Job summary

Rosina Food Products, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Demand Planner to support our Pasta & Entrée business. You will develop daily/weekly production schedules, manage capacity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production plans.

The role requires 1–3 years in planning, strong analytics, and proficiency in Excel/Word. Experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment is preferred. This on-site position in New York offers growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in demand planning or production scheduling.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with inventory management and forecasting systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.
• Exposure to wet/humid conditions and varying temperatures.
• Frequent collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and distribute daily/weekly production schedules based on inventory and customer orders.
• Understand plant capabilities, run rates, and capacity to plan production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build long-range production plans.
• Monitor finished goods and co-pack inventory levels, and coordinate with co-packers.
• Analyze and generate reports related to production and inventory.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure schedules align with staffing and equipment.
• Troubleshoot QA hold items and adjust production plans.
• Participate in team meetings and supply chain initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

Forecasting systems

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $63,000 USD to $68,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

About Us:
Rosina Food Products, Inc. is a proud family-owned company known for our high-quality Italian specialties. With a strong commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction, we are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Demand Planner to support our growing Pasta & Entrée business segment.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and distribute daily/weekly production schedules based on inventory levels and customer orders

Understand plant capabilities, run rates, and capacity to effectively plan production

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build long-range production plans

Monitor finished goods and co-pack inventory levels, and coordinate with co-packers

Analyze and generate reports related to production and inventory

Coordinate with Operations to ensure schedules align with staffing and equipment

Troubleshoot QA hold items and adjust production plans as needed

Participate in team meetings and supply chain initiatives

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field is preferred

1–3 years of experience in demand planning, production scheduling, or a similar role (equivalent education and experience considered)

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Familiarity with inventory management and forecasting systems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Fast-paced food manufacturing setting

Exposure to wet/humid conditions, mechanical equipment, and varying temperatures

Frequent collaboration with cross-functional teams

Why Join Rosina?

• Family-owned, values-driven company culture
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Make an impact on products enjoyed across the country

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