Description

Production Planner

We are looking for a Production Planner for Pilgrim’s that plans and manages production schedules to meet order fill rate and on-time delivery metrics based on sales forecasts, customer demands, and production lead-times.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule and direct production planning meetings, track operational performance to schedules, and coordinate necessary adjustments.
• Optimize inventory levels and working capital while supporting targeted customer service levels.
• Coordinate production requirements with Procurement and Operations to ensure adequate inventory of raw materials, packaging, and ingredient components.
• Work closely with Operations to understand and support their needs in order to facilitate high schedule adherence.
• Take part in the logistics planning and contracting of raw materials and finished products.
• Utilize a collaborative approach with Inventory Control and Distribution Planning to ensure timely and efficient order fulfillment.
• Manage and maintain OFR indicators for Prepared Food’s customers.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:  

• Possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process.
• Must have intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to view the supply chain as a series of linked processes. 
• Have a solid understanding of electronic business systems.
• Maintains exceptional analytical, math and problem-solving skills
• Must have strong organizational skills and acute attention to details.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and ask questions as needed.
• Must have a track record of successful implementation.
• Knowledge of SAP or other software related to production planning is preferred.

EOE/Vets/Disabled