Supply Chain Planner

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

Job summary

Kitchen Food Company is seeking a Production Planner to build and manage the master production schedule across our Kentucky operations. The role focuses on translating demand, inventory, and capacity into actionable plans, coordinating with Operations and Procurement to ensure timely material availability and execution.

You will use ERP/MRP systems to monitor materials, lead times, and production performance, driving continuous improvements in planning and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining production schedules based on demand and capacity.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems for material planning and BOM setup.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with procurement, operations, and QA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand, inventory, and capacity.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure plans are achievable.
• Monitor schedule performance and adjust plans as needed.
• Communicate schedule changes to stakeholders.
• Use ERP/MRP to determine material requirements and ensure availability.
• Identify and manage material shortages and inventory risks.
• Partner with Procurement to monitor deliveries and lead times.
• Support inventory optimization by tracking stock levels.
• Assist with cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Maintain planning data in ERP/MRP and run planning reports.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Ops, Warehouse, and QA.
• Support trials, launches, ramp-ups, and continuous improvement.
• Provide updates to the Supply Chain Manager and site leadership.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

ERP/MRP systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

ERP software

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.