Inventory & Production Planner

Description

As a newly formed independent global company with a 100-year legacy, we are poised for significant growth and opportunity. You will play a role in shaping our future, strengthening customer trust, and unlocking unlimited growth potential. We are a safety‑first organization, and we make our customers and employees priority.

As a proud American Manufacturer, we offer unwavering commitment to quality and continuous improvement. We offer attractive market wages and top‑tier benefits. We are on a fast track to becoming an employer of choice in the feed industry.

With our new leadership team onboard, we are reshaping the landscape and invite you to join an exciting ground floor opportunity. You will help us shape our future.

The Inventory & Production Planner plays a critical, hands‑on role in maintaining accurate inventory levels and ensuring efficient production scheduling within a feed manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for cycle counting, ingredient management, and close collaboration with production, procurement, FSQR, Finance and Customer Service teams. The role requires a strong presence on the plant floor, attention to detail, and the ability to align inventory accuracy with production planning needs.

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts of raw materials, finished goods, and packaging supplies
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP or inventory management systems
• Monitor ingredient usage, spoilage, and shrinkage; ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO)
• Coordinate and conduct physical inventory counts and audits
• Work closely with receiving and warehouse teams to verify incoming and outgoing materials
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and handling of feed ingredients in compliance with safety and quality standards

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and plant capacity
• Adjust production plans in real time to accommodate changes in demand, equipment availability, or material shortages
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely availability of ingredients and supplies
• Communicate production schedules clearly to plant operators and supervisors
• Track production performance and provide reporting on schedule adherence and efficiency

• Partner with FSQR to ensure ingredient traceability and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy and production efficiency

• Support Finance in annual budget process, specifically in setting COGS and inventory targets.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred
• Experience:
  
  2+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or production planning; manufacturing or agriculture/feed industry preferred
• Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of inventory management principles and production scheduling
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel

• Ability to work in a hands‑on, physically active plant environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Capable of working on the plant floor in varying temperatures, dust, and noise conditions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as climbing, bending, and standing for extended period
• Ability to wear required PPE while on the floor or required areas (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection and steel‑toed boots at a minimum)