Supply Network Planner

Rich Products Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Volunteer opportunities

Holiday gatherings

In-house taste tests

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Supply Network Planner to develop weekly 3–18 month production and inventory requirements for manufacturing operations, considering new product rollouts, planned initiatives, and seasonal planning.

The role requires coordinating capacity planning for multiple facilities, leading the S&OP process, optimizing inventory and costs, and supporting CS&L with transportation and warehouse strategies; travel up to 10% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or educational equivalent in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 2 yrs experience in fulfillment planning or related field including supply chain or perishables.

Responsibilities

• Manage capacity planning models for 3–5 manufacturing facilities.
• Conduct monthly Supply Agreement process for designated facilities and product categories.
• Establish inventory planning and production scheduling parameters.
• Manage working capital investments for designated production facilities.
• Develop monthly S&OP workbooks for Product Business Teams.
• Represent CS&L within Product Business Teams for inventory, transportation, warehousing and service.
• Analyze inventory policies to minimize spoilage and maximize turns.
• Analyze total delivered costs and drive lowest supply chain cost.
• Provide inventory management for selected Contract Manufactured products.
• Develop and execute warehouse strategies aligned with S&OP processes.
• Travel 10% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Supply chain planning

ERP systems

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor or educational equivalent in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Supply Network Planner

Location: Buffalo, NY, US, 14213

Segment: Supply Chain

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The Supply Network Planner's responsibility isto develop weekly 3 – 18 month production and inventory requirements for manufacturing operations accounting for new product rollouts, planned operational initiatives, and seasonal product planning.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Manage and develop the capacity planning models for 3-5 manufacturing facilities.
• Conduct monthly Supply Agreement process for designated manufacturing facilities and product categories in support of Sales and Operations Planning Process.
• Establish inventory planning and production scheduling parameters to be executed by Master Production Schedulers within each supply facility.
• Manage working capital investments (raw materials, conversion, and finished goods) for designated production facilities to achieve lowest total delivered cost.
• Develop monthly and Sales and Operations Planning workbooks for Product Business Teams.
• Represent Customer Service & Logistics (CS&L) within designated Product Business Teams providing support on Inventory Management, Transportation, Warehousing, and Customer Service issues.
• Analyze and review inventory stocking policies and strategies quarterly in order to minimize spoilage, maximize service, and maximize inventory turns.
• Analyze inventory investment costs and trends to ensure they are in alignment with departmental and company objectives.
• Analyze total delivered costs (manufacturing and distribution) and recommend and implement changes process and strategy to achieve lowest Supply Chain cost.
• Provide inventory management for selected Contract Manufactured products.
• Develop and execute warehouse strategies in alignment with Distribution Center Sales and Operation Planning process.
• 10% U.S. & int’l travel to other corp. locations and/or training

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor (or educational equivalent) Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Managementor related field
• 2 yrs. experience in Job Offered, Fulfillment Planning or related field, which experience must have included supply chain or fulfillment planning experience with perishable materials or materials having a short shelf life, advanced planning systems for enterprise resource planning and financial analysis and network modeling.

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COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$80,407.00-$108,786.00

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity , standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Associate Experience Network at [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings
• In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

Because in the company of family, all things are possible.

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With over 13,500 associates working in 100 locations globally, and annual sales at $5.9billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.