Senior Planner Production - Fresh Meats

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR seeks a Production Planner to manage a dynamic 6-week master production plan and develop planning strategies aligned with demand, capacity, and raw materials. The role requires flexibility for weekend/holiday work and minimal travel.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 2+ years of industry experience, proficiency in Excel, and knowledge of DB2 queries or Tyson internal systems (OP/PA is a plus).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of industry experience preferred; general animal science knowledge, and/or Consumer Products/Logistics/Case Ready Supply Chain Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ordering and managing inventory of direct materials from external suppliers on a daily basis.
• Monitoring customer shipments from both source and warehouse locations, utilizing freight optimization and pricing tools to ensure efficiency.
• Balancing ingredient inventories, verifying ingredient deliveries, and addressing any date-related issues for raw materials and finished goods.
• Investigating and resolving production variances to maintain order fill rates and meet discount sale objectives.
• Collaborating closely with plant leadership to address and resolve operational challenges.

Skills

Strong organization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Training others

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

DB2 queries

OP/PA systems

Job description

Job Details

SUMMARY: This role is responsible for leveraging planning technologies to create and manage multiple production schedules, including the daily maintenance of a dynamic 6-week master production plan. The position focuses on developing planning strategies that align with customer demand, production line capacities, and raw material needs. Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor. This position requires flexibility to work some weekends and holidays as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Ordering and managing inventory of direct materials from external suppliers on a daily basis.
• Monitoring customer shipments from both source and warehouse locations, utilizing freight optimization and pricing tools to ensure efficiency.
• Balancing ingredient inventories, verifying ingredient deliveries, and addressing any date-related issues for raw materials and finished goods.
• Investigating and resolving production variances to maintain order fill rates and meet discount sale objectives.
• Collaborating closely with plant leadership to address and resolve operational challenges.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 2+ years of industry experience preferred; general animal science knowledge, and/or Consumer Products/Logistics/ Case Ready Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Computer Skills: Requires standard computer skills, generating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets, and creating DB2 queries. Knowledge of Production Planning and/or Tyson's internal systems such as OP/PA are considered a plus.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills through various levels required. Ability to train other Team members in the work unit is critical for this position. informal presentations to groups on work-related topics.
• Special Skills: Strong organization, strategic thinking, communication skills, and strong analytical skills are a must. Must work well in a fast-paced environment and be able to meet deadlines in a reasonable time frame with a positive/upbeat attitude; ability to collaborate with others and drive for results in a timely manner.
• Supervisory: This position does not have direct reports.
• Travel: 1-5 domestic trips per year.
• AI: All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes.
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America).
• Background checks: Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
• Physical: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Equal Opportunity: Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Benefits

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Additional Information

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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