Production Planner

Job TitleResponsibilities:Conduct daily cycle counts and reconciliation as assigned by the Operations Planning/Purchasing Dept. ManagerDaily receiving system input: BPCS input – SAP input – Raw Materials including Extracts and AdditivesUnderstand and follow Hold program and procedures, and to make sure that substandard raw materials or finished product are tagged and isolated properlyBack up other Planning/Purchasing Administrative Assistants with regards to Purchasing to ordering Extracts, Additives, ad hoc raw materials as assigned by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.Work with SQF Practitioner to continuously update Approved Supplier List and supporting document database.Assists operations planning department manager with daily meetings, requests and projects as assignedRequirements:Knowledgeable to prepare report, analyze data and identify possible solutionsMust be computer literate; MS Office, experience w/ inventory management systems a plus (SAP, Oracle, etc.)Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and written with excellent follow up skillsMust be flexible with an ever-changing environment; recounts, revisions