Strategic Production Planner: 6-Week Master Schedule

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

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).