Production Planner II

## Production Planner IIApply:
US - Hamilton, Ohio:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR101684# Company Overview Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods.

We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.# Your Role in Synergy's Success The Production Planner II will manage and facilitate effective and efficient information flow throughout the production process.

This includes labor and production planning/scheduling in collaboration with customer service, production, quality assurance, maintenance, materials and labor resources planning, and finished product hand-over to logistics. This role will also partner with the Capacity Planner to own data driving accurate lead times, route maintenance, and SIOP decisions.# How You Will Contribute
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* Roles and Responsibilities:

**** Firm/consolidate planned production and transfer order requirements for multiple product lines
* Validate batch order suggestions, resolution of short shipments or delays, and expedite priority orders
* Track and analyze capacity versus demand to provide projected lead time achieving a high level of OTIF and propose adjustments as seasons require.
* Own the execution of seasonal planning and raw material coordination for specific agricultural product campaigns.
* Analyze current, back, and ongoing orders to prioritize, plan and schedule production operations.
* Evaluate daily MRP suggestions to determine material supply needs and troubleshoot any requirements or shortages with the Purchasing Department
* Track, reconcile, and report on departmental KPI/metrics versus established targets
* Identify and lead projects impacting LEAN standards and the other organization improvement process initiatives.
* Participate in meetings with key stakeholders to eliminate inefficiencies and improve communication
* Collaborate with Capacity Planner to optimize and streamline planning processes and maximize schedule capacity.
* Manage aged and expired inventory through ownership of system min/max levels for stock agreements and optimal production run size determinations
* Support capacity planning and network optimization activities across multiple facilities by maintaining accurate production standards, routing data, and resource parameters
* Departmental projects as defined and as needed
*** Qualifications &

Skills Required:

**** Bachelor’s Degree Required, preferably in Supply Chain Management or Operations Management
* Minimum three years of experience within the manufacturing industry, preferably Food Manufacturing
* Previous experience as a Production Planner or relevant Capacity Planning experience
* Strong math and computer skills to include Excel
* Experience with MRP systems preferred
- Microsoft D365 a plus
* Must have ability to maximize capacity planning, scheduling and batch management
* Self-starter with excellent organization, follow up and decision making skills
* Team player who can also work well independently and with little direction
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and requests in an efficient manner and on a timely basis
* Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, must be able to communicate at all levels of management
* Excellent Problem Solving Skills  Salary Range: $62,000 – 83,500  The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

For more information on our benefits .Department:
Operations

Location:

Hamilton, OHWork Arrangement:
Hybrid Reporting To:
Planning Manager