Production Planning Clerk

Production Planning Clerk

The Production Planning Clerk primary responsibilities may include but not limited to efficient, timely and accurate review and dissemination of weekly production reports, cross verification production reports and finalized weekly production reports to ensure 100% accuracy through visual verification and ERP maintenance. Creating purchase orders for all green goods and other required materials and maintain spreadsheets and all internal paperwork. Continued management of Purchase orders per original specifications as orders are confirmed. Visual verification of newly arrived green goods to the original packing slip for accuracy and quality, documenting all concerns. Maintain ERP system and Open order Report with all received quantities for all live goods. Review all PO's and compare invoices for approval.

Job Responsibilities

Run preliminary weekly production reports, dispatch and ensure Plant Partner (PP) ERP is updated if necessary

Run cross verification production related reports, verify accuracy and ensure corrections if necessary

Run finalized weekly production reports, cross verify, correct if necessary and update PP ERP

Create purchase orders (PO's) from Annual, Perennial & Houseplant production spreadsheets & maintain confirmation/acknowledgement connectivity

Manage PO specifications with vendor CSRs as confirmations/acknowledgements are received, communicate changes and concerns to the item responsible individual.

Real-time check-in/verification of live goods to packing slips with receiving team, internal paperwork processing procedures and damage/shortage reporting to vendors.

Maintain/update PP ERP with received quantities & Live goods Open Order Report worksheet

Cross reference Invoices to PO's (exceptions reported) and approve for Accounts Payable.

All other duties as assigned

Required Skills

Must have basic math skills

Must be able to read English

Effective communication for both internal and external communications

Extremely organized with attention to detail

Microsoft Proficiency

Proficiency with ERP systems

Proactive and responsive

Typical Physical Demands

Must be able to work for up to 10 hours and up to 6 days

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds

Constant utilization of computer and standard office equipment (phones, copier, fax, filing cabinets)

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Team player

Good organizational skills

Reliable & punctual with a flexible schedule

Previous experience in administrative procurement procedures