Supply Planner - Crisco

B&G Foods Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

B&G Foods is seeking a Supply Planner in Cincinnati to plan and execute production scheduling for finished goods and raw materials across contract manufacturers and internal plants. You will manage inventories to support customer service levels, optimize costs, and collaborate with plants, copackers, 3PLs and internal teams to deliver reliable supply chain results.

The role requires 3–5 years in supply planning, inventory or demand planning, with an Associate degree and strong analytics.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years inventory, supply planning, material planning, plant scheduling or demand planning experience is required.
• Associate degree in a related field.
• ERP experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of detailed analytics leveraging data from across the supply chain and multiple systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and execute inventory levels in partnership with copackers, internal plants and 3PL warehouses.
• Interact daily with various departments and facilities to ensure timely replenishment and high order fill rate.
• Prepare meeting materials and participate in S&OP process to ensure the Supply Plan meets Service and Inventory goals.
• Lead New Item Launch planning, promotional events, portfolio management and network changes as needed.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement, cost savings initiatives and corrective actions across direct and indirect areas.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytics

Project management

KPI analysis

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP

Job description

Supply Planner – Cincinnati - B&G Foods

Reports to: Supply Planning Manager

Job Description

Plan and execute the production planning and deployment of finished goods and/or making and materials from assigned contract manufacturers and internal B&G Plants. Manage inventory levels to support required Customer Service Levels, minimize excess product and meet company Revenue, Service and Cash Flow goals. Collaborate with various personnel, departments and plants to proactively create production and deployment schedules that provide predictable overall Supply Chain results and costs. Identify cost savings initiatives and actively engage in Continuous Improvement.

• Plan, manage and execute inventory levels in partnership with copackers, internal plants and 3PL warehouses to optimize Customer Service and overall inventory levels, including both manufacturing and warehouse capacity constraints. Inventory management responsibilities include negotiations with plants and copackers on key supply chain elements such as minimum order quantities, production frequency and yields to ensure proper levels are maintained.
• Interact daily with various departments and facilities to ensure timely replenishment and high order fill rate.
• Prepare meeting materials and key participant in S&OP process to ensure Supply Plan meets both Service and Inventory Goals.
• Participate and lead as necessary, in New Item Launch planning process, planning for key promotional events or seasons, portfolio management and network changes.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement, cost savings initiatives and corrective action plans, as it surrounds direct and indirect areas of focus to drive results.

Required Experience

• 3 to 5 years inventory, supply planning, material planning, plant scheduling or demand planning experience is required.

Education, Skills & Abilities

• Associate degree.
• Microsoft Office required.
• ERP experience preferred.
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of detailed analytics leveraging data from across the supply chain and multiple systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with accuracy.
• Ability to leverage KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.

Internal Stakeholders

• Plants – daily production & deployment requirements reviews and communication of any changes that are occurring both short and long term.
• Daily relation with Inventory Analysts and Brand Management.

External Stakeholders

• Contract packers, 3PL partners, and 3PL Transportation partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.