Strategic Dairy Production Planner | Growth & Scheduling

Dairy Farmers of America; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Production Planner for the Grand Rapids, MI facility to coordinate production and inventory control for dairy products including fluid milk, cream, and cultured items.

The role requires managing raw material orders, forecasting needs, and maintaining finished goods inventories to ensure customer service targets are met. Strong Excel skills and ERP familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, purchasing, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production and inventory control to meet scheduled demands.
• Order raw ingredients for fluids and cultured products.
• Forecast production needs using promotions and past trends.
• Maintain finished goods inventories to meet service targets.
• Communicate information to supervisor for decisions.
• Schedule outbound cream loads and liaise with sales.

Skills

Production planning

Purchasing

Inventory management

Forecasting

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional coordination

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Production Planner for the Grand Rapids, MI facility to coordinate production and inventory control for dairy products including fluid milk, cream, and cultured items.

The role requires managing raw material orders, forecasting needs, and maintaining finished goods inventories to ensure customer service targets are met. Strong Excel skills and ERP familiarity are preferred.