Job Description

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Production Planner

This position works at the plant ensuring that the business enjoys a constant and effective product supply. Well-developed interpersonal skills applied both internally and externally, are critical for effective management of product supply and availability issues that will occur from time to time. 

In addition, this position determines an agreed operational plan which delivers the right quantity of the right product to the right location at the right time, within agreed inventory policy, while ensuring efficient use of resources. Working in an SAP environment, the Integrated Planner develops production operating plans that maximize service levels and optimize supply chain costs. Ability to conceptualize and work towards an integrated supply chain.

Shift and Schedule: This role will be for our 1st Shift Tuesday - Saturday (7am-4pm). Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required as scheduled. 

Compensation: This is a full time position. Paid on a bi-weekly basis 

Benefits: KDP offers a very competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, Beverage Benefit, & so much more! Benefits are available to new hires DAY 1!

Responsibilities

Production Planning
Raw Material Planning
Training/Developing team members as appropriate
Adhering to Min/Max and Service expectations
Experience of managing change 
Ability to work different cultures with a diverse workforce and customer base. 
Ability to work effectively with finance, sales, quality, and operations. 
Commercial and Supply Chain knowledge/experience 
Passion to drive continuous improvement 
Well-developed communication skills 
Coaching and people management skills 
Financial acumen 
Flexibility and open-mindedness 
Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills 
Strong customer service orientation and communication skills. 

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field preferred, or equivalent amount of relevant work experience required 

Previous experience with Microsoft Office and Excel required
Previous experience with SAP or other MRP system preferred