Strategic Fulfillment Planner; Hybrid

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Location:

Buffalo, NY, US, 14213

Segment:
Supply Chain

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in food service, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others.

With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

The Fulfillment Planner coordinates the movement of inventory throughout the distribution network to fulfill customer demand.

This professional will be required to work a hybrid work schedule at our world headquarters in Buffalo, NY.

• Plans and purchases inventory from Contract Manufacturers.
• Develop deployment strategy based on current demand and production plans at the SKU location level.
• Plan, create, change, and complete purchase orders within SAP.
• Communicate purchase plans with contract manufacturers.
• Manage potential inventory shortage reports. Take action to reduce shortages to customers.
• Communicate customer shortages to Customer Service Representatives where appropriate.
• Communicate significant inventory shortages to Supply Planners and/or Sales Channel Service Managers.
• Maintain the plant outbound shipment load plan.
• Manage the movement of dc to dc inventory transfers through the C-item deployment process.
• Track and develop improvement plans to reduce unplanned shortages.
• Analyze and review inventory to minimize spoilage.
• Develops actionable plans to improve customer order fill rate.
• Maintain 3rd Party Transportation Providers inbound Scheduling tool.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management or related field.
• 3+ years of logistical planning, supply chain or related experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, distribution, and customer service.
• APICS certification or matriculation towards certification preferred.
• Strong statistical and spreadsheet analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic financial analysis.
• Superior critical thinking skills.
• Great multi tasker and works well cross collaboratively
• Strong PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint (Access preferred); advanced proficiency in Excel.
• SAP/ S4, Blue Yonder or related systems experience preferred

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$63,413.00-$85,794.00

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity , standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.

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Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s…