Production Planner

Job Title

Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily cycle counts and reconciliation as assigned by the Operations Planning/Purchasing Dept. Manager
• Daily receiving system input: BPCS input SAP input Raw Materials including Extracts and Additives
• Understand and follow Hold program and procedures, and to make sure that substandard raw materials or finished product are tagged and isolated properly
• Back 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 assigned

Requirements:

• Knowledgeable to prepare report, analyze data and identify possible solutions
• Must 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 skills
• Must be flexible with an ever-changing environment; recounts, revisions