Enterprise Planner

Description

Position Title

Enterprise Planner

Job Purpose

To ensure accurate, complete, and timely planning information that enables the Supply Chain team to meet customer demand while supporting efficient production, inventory management, and supplier execution. This position is responsible for maintaining planning data, production requirements, and system accuracy to ensure materials, schedules, and information are aligned across the enterprise. Success in this role is measured by planning accuracy, data integrity, proactive communication, and dependable execution that enables the broader Supply Chain organization to perform effectively.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

· Develop and maintain accurate production and material plans based on forecasts, customer demand, inventory levels, and production capacity.

· Convert demand into actionable material requirements using ERP/MRP planning tools.

· Review demand changes daily and adjust planning recommendations accordingly.

· Ensure production schedules are supported with complete and accurate planning information.

· Identify material shortages, capacity constraints, and schedule risks early and communicate recommended solutions.

ERP & Master Data

· Maintain planning parameters including lead times, safety stock, reorder points, lot sizes, minimum order quantities, and order multiples.

· Maintain accurate Bills of Material and planning-related item data.

· Ensure ERP planning data remains complete, accurate, and current.

Inventory Planning

· Monitor inventory health including excess inventory, slow-moving inventory, stock-out risks, and safety stock compliance.

· Recommend inventory adjustments that support service levels while minimizing working capital.

· Assist with inventory reconciliation and cycle count investigations.

Inbound Logistics & Shipment Management

· Manage inbound purchase orders and shipment visibility from supplier dispatch through final delivery.

· Monitor shipment status using carrier, freight forwarder, broker, and transportation management system (TMS) portals.

· Track and proactively communicate shipment delays, schedule changes, customs holds, and delivery risks.

· Review shipment documentation for accuracy and support inbound transportation record management.

· Escalate transportation disruptions and recommend mitigation plans to minimize impact on production and customer service.

Cross-Functional Coordination

· Coordinate planning activities with Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Warehouse and Sales.

Requirements

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field preferred but not required.

· 3-5+ years of manufacturing planning, scheduling, or material planning experience.

· Strong ERP/MRP planning experience.

· Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.

· Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to consistently produce accurate and timely work with minimal supervision.

· Food manufacturing experience preferred.

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