Senior Planning Associate

HelloFresh; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

401K company match

Generous PTO

Health and wellness benefits

Employee discounts on HelloFresh plans

Employee Resource Groups

Inclusive, collaborative environment

Job summary

HelloFresh is seeking a Senior Planning Associate to oversee forecasting, planning and master scheduling for our fulfillment department. You will maintain capacity plans and production schedules for pick and pack operations to ensure efficient delivery of inventory, service and cost objectives.

The role requires strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, data-driven problem solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2-3 years experience in production planning, scheduling, replenishment or demand planning.
• Experience in Food & Beverage manufacturing or retail management preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to manage multiple demands on time.

Responsibilities

• Generate weekly/monthly production and capacity plans using systems and processes that support company goals.
• Maintain data integrity in systems for inventory and capacity management and metrics.
• Identify drivers and propose solutions to service and inventory issues.
• Track weekly/monthly metrics versus targets and adjust planning rates to plant capabilities.
• Lead or participate in special projects as required.
• Maintain inventory control and waste avoidance mindset.

Skills

Operations planning

Excel/ Sheets

Data analysis

Communication

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Education

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

Associate degree with 3-5 years relevant experience in production planning, detailed scheduling, replenishment planning, demand planning, retail management or materials management

APICS CPIM certification (plus)

Job description

Must be flexible to work Sunday-Thursday

We are looking for a Senior Planning Associate to oversee forecasting, planning and master scheduling responsibilities for our fulfillment department. This role will maintain capacity plans and production schedules of the pick and pack operations to ensure the efficient delivery of inventory, service and cost objectives. Responsibilities may also include inventory stock transfer / replenishment. Identifies ways to improve planning processes and tools.

Must be flexible to work Sunday-Thursday

You Are...

• Experienced in operations planning
• Proficient in Excel and or Google Sheets including building models, tools, macros, etc
• Analytical and able to use data to solve operations problems
• Excellent with your communication skills
• Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks
• Self-directed and motivated for finding the most important problems to solve in the plants

You Will...

• Generate weekly/monthly production and capacity plans using systems and processes that support the organization's goals.
• Maintain data integrity in systems to facilitate efficient inventory and capacity management, customer service, and operational metrics.
• Utilize systems to proactively identify and communicate key drivers and proposed solutions to service and inventory issues..
• Track and reconcile weekly/monthly metrics versus established targets. Review production performance and update planning rates to accurately reflect plant capabilities and available capacity.
• Lead or participate on special projects as required.
• Inventory control and waste avoidance mindset is a must

At a Minimum, You Have...

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field with 2-3 years relevant experience in production planning, detailed scheduling , replenishment planning, demand planning. retail management or materials management required OR Associates degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in production planning, detailed scheduling , replenishment planning, demand planning, retail management or materials management required
• Food and Beverage manufacturing industry experience or retail management experience preferred
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple demands on time required
• APICS or CPIM certification a plus
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills required

You’ll get...

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Arizona Pay Range

$69,300—$77,000 USD