Supply Chain Planner & Production Scheduler

Overview

The Supplier Planner/Production Scheduler plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless flow of raw materials, packaging, and production resources to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for translating confirmed production needs into material requirements through MRP processes, creating and maintaining efficient weekly and daily production schedules, and aligning ingredient deliveries with manufacturing runs to minimize downtime, changeover waste, and scrap.

By closely monitoring inventory levels, resolving supply disruptions with alternative sourcing or schedule adjustments, and maintaining full traceability for food‑safety compliance, the role directly safeguards on‑time production delivery while optimizing costs and operational efficiency in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Through proactive coordination with Purchasing, Production, Logistics, and Procurement teams, this position serves as the key link between supply availability and manufacturing execution. It delivers timely reporting on material status and inventory health, escalates critical risks immediately, and contributes to continuous improvement by reviewing cycle counts and setting practical reorder points based on actual schedules. Ultimately, the Supplier Planner/Production Scheduler enables the company to meet customer demand reliably, reduce waste, and maintain a resilient supply chain that supports overall business growth and profitability.

Education, Certifications and

Experience:

• BS in Supply Chain Management or a related field of study.
• 3+ years’ Supply Chain Management experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a food or beverage environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical ability with demonstrated skills to manage inventory levels.
• Effective problem‑solving, conflict management, communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and production scheduling principles.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel skills, and ERP systems.
• Strong skills in creating, updating, and adjusting weekly or daily production schedules.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, be on‑call, and travel as necessary.
• Must have a “can‑do” attitude.

Working Conditions: This position works in a food manufacturing environment and requires the ability to adhere to all GMP, Food Safety, workplace safety, and security policies, including wearing required personal protective equipment while meeting GMP standards. Work must be performed in a safe manner for personal protection and for the protection of other team members. All safety procedures, procedures described in SOPs, JHAs, and support of the ISO standards in all functional areas must be followed, enforced, and strictly complied with.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to perform repetitive motions.
• The incumbent must be able to stand and walk on concrete floors, bend, reach, push, and pull.
• Ability to use a computer, telephone, calculator, hand tools, and measuring devices required for the role.

• Supply Planning – Monitor current and upcoming production schedules to calculate exact raw material and packaging requirements (MRP).
• Works closely with Purchasing and monitors purchase orders with approved suppliers to guarantee on‑time delivery of ingredients.
• Resolve any supply delays or shortages by identifying alternative sources or adjusting quantities.
• Production Scheduling & Materials Planning – Create and update weekly or daily production schedules based on confirmed internal production orders or manufacturing needs.
• Align ingredient inflows with production runs (e.g., ensure fresh produce or temperature‑sensitive items arrive the day before or same day as processing).
• Coordinate with the production team to sequence manufacturing runs efficiently (e.g., grouping similar products to reduce changeover time and waste).
• Adjust schedules quickly when production priorities change or when suppliers notify of delays.
• Inventory Management – Track and maintain accurate inventory levels of all raw materials, ingredients, and…