Supply Chain Planner

Kitchen Food Company Limited; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchen Food Company is seeking a Production Planner to develop and maintain production schedules aligned with customer demand and capacity. You will coordinate with Operations to ensure feasible plans and monitor performance to adapt to changes in conditions.

In this role you will use ERP/MRP systems for material requirements, manage shortages, and support inventory optimization. Collaboration with Procurement, Logistics, and site leadership will be essential to drive efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure production plans are achievable and aligned with business priorities.
• Monitor schedule performance and adjust plans as conditions change.
• Communicate schedule changes, priorities, and constraints to relevant stakeholders.

Job description

Kitchen Food Company is a leading manufacturer of high-quality food products, serving customers across the country. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable practices. Join our team and be part of our continued success.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Supply Planning

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure production plans are achievable and aligned with business priorities.
• Monitor schedule performance and adjust plans as conditions change.
• Communicate schedule changes, priorities, and constraints to relevant stakeholders.

Material Planning & Inventory Management

• Use ERP/MRP systems to determine material requirements and ensure timely availability of ingredients and packaging.
• Identify and proactively manage material shortages, supply risks, and inventory constraints.
• Partner with Procurement to monitor supplier deliveries, purchase orders, and lead times.
• Support inventory optimization by monitoring stock levels, excess inventory, slow-moving items, and shelf-life risks.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies.

ERP, Data & Reporting

• Maintain accurate planning data and transactions within the ERP/MRP system.
• Support the setup and maintenance of planning master data, including Bills of Materials, lead times, yields, and planning parameters.
• Prepare planning reports and analysis relating to production performance, inventory, material availability, and service levels.
• Identify planning issues and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with Procurement, Operations, Warehouse, FSQA, and other teams to ensure effective planning and execution.
• Support factory trials, new product launches, startup activities, and production ramp-up initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at improving planning processes, inventory management, and operational performance.
• Provide timely updates and planning insights to the Supply Chain Manager and site leadership team.