Distribution Planner

Would you like to work for a company that still has a “family” atmosphere and where the employees are the greatest asset to the company? Are you a highly independent person? Do you actively seek out problems to solve? Do you have a knack for knowing what is important? Are you honest and ethical? If so, you may be the perfect candidate for our Distribution Planner. Come be part of an extraordinary team that is International Food Products Corporation! Excellent benefits and competitive pay are just a few of the reasons to consider our opportunity. Who We are: Located in Fenton, Missouri, IFPC is a family-owned company in business for 50 years. IFPC is a growing, highly ethical, quality ingredient company for the food industries. Why join the team: When you work at IFPC, you are family. Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / Disability 401k with a Matching component The IFPC Distribution Planner role is an integral part of best-in-class distribution platform that has been a leader in the food ingredient space for over 50 years. This is a dynamic role that requires precision, communication, and cross‑collaboration between internal and external stakeholders. The Distribution Planner will work in the Fenton office and report to the Supply Chain Manager, Distribution. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Category Support Lead new vendor onboarding, maintain existing vendor’s data in ERP, and manage the new SKU introduction process internally Manage sample requests and act as the liaison between vendor partners and sales teams to adequately service sample requests for new business Own the purchase contract reconciliation process to ensure accurate contract balances and facilitate proper risk management on purchase obligations Assist with pricing guidance and help provide support when needed on pricing requests from sales or sales support. Manage vendor complaints from customer service and escalate when needed Order Management Execute and manage purchase orders to meet distribution requirements on drop ships and warehouse replenishment Communicate efficiently when issues arise with vendor delays, product damages, etc to mitigate service deviations to the customer Optimize order quantities to minimize freight costs and outside warehouse storage fees Manage invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy and elevate disputes when necessary Supply Chain Planning Plan & replenish inventory efficiently at various IFPC locations to best support distribution sales Identify at-risk inventory & develop reduction initiatives along with Category Managers to limit aging inventory and ultimately disposals Monitor inventory levels to ensure that safety stocks are adequate to limit storage costs while simultaneously achieving target on‑time and in‑full (OTIF) metrics Work with Supply Chain Manager – Distribution to optimize 3rd party warehouse network and help manage service issues / outages KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVEL Ability to make independent decisions on purchases and inventory that carry a medium to high level of risk and millions of dollars Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with co‑workers and on project teams Exceptional organizational skills, including excellent follow through habits, the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines, and solid problem‑solving skills Strong analytical, critical thinking, & problem‑solving skills Proficient in MS Suite, with an emphasis on Excel NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with other duties as assigned EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE 3-5 years of purchasing, supply chain planning, and/or order management experience in a distribution environment Able to telecommute responsibly TRAVEL 0 % per year We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you feel you meet the above qualifications, apply today or send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr