Supply Chain Planner & Production Scheduler

Supplier Planner/Production Scheduler

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 translates confirmed production needs into material requirements through MRP processes, creates and maintains efficient weekly and daily production schedules, and aligns ingredient deliveries with manufacturing runs to minimize downtime, changeover waste, and scrap.

• Monitor current and upcoming production schedules to calculate exact raw material and packaging requirements (MRP).
• Work closely with purchasing to monitor purchase orders and ensure on‑time delivery of ingredients.
• Resolve supply delays or shortages by identifying alternative sources or adjusting quantities.
• Create and update weekly or daily production schedules based on confirmed internal production orders or manufacturing needs.
• Align ingredient inflows with production runs, ensuring fresh produce or temperature‑sensitive items arrive on time.
• Coordinate with the production team to sequence manufacturing runs efficiently, reducing changeover time and waste.
• Adjust schedules quickly when production priorities change or suppliers notify of delays.
• Track and maintain accurate inventory levels of all raw materials, ingredients, and packaging across warehouse and production areas.
• Review cycle counts and spot checks with the Inventory Analyst to reconcile physical stock with records and catch discrepancies early.
• Manage risks of scrap and waste proactively.
• Set and monitor simple reorder points or min/max levels based on current production schedules.
• Keep inventory records clean and traceable (lot numbers, expiry dates, storage conditions) for food‑safety compliance.
• Meet daily or as needed with the production supervisor and logistics manager to confirm material availability and inventory status.
• Provide a simple weekly supply-and‑inventory status report, detailing all ingredients confirmed and current stock levels for next week’s runs.
• Work closely with procurement buyer and supply chain manager on new supplier onboarding or contract renewals.
• Escalate any critical supply risks or inventory issues immediately so the team can react expeditiously.

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

• 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.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with 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.
• “Can‑do” attitude.

This position works in a food manufacturing environment and requires adherence to all GMP, food safety, workplace safety, and security policies, including wearing required personal protective equipment while meeting GMP standards. Work must be performed safely with all SOP, JHA, and ISO support.

• Perform repetitive motions, stand, walk on concrete floors, bend, reach, push, pull.
• Use a computer, telephone, calculator, hand tools, and measuring devices.

$71,449.00–$83,000.00 annually plus up to 12.5% potential bonus.

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with Company Contributions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision (Effective Day 1)
• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs and Yearly Wellness Reimbursement
• Work Flexibility
• Company‑Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Career Growth and Development within a Global Organization
• Company‑Provided Mental Health and Caregiving support

Ajinomoto Cambrooke, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.