Production Planner

About the Role

AAK USA currently has an exciting career opportunity for a Supply Chain Specialist in the Supply Chain Organization. This position will work out of the Richmond, CA AAK site. The Supply Chain Specialist – Richmond is responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining production and logistics plans that support safe, timely, and accurate fulfillment of customer demand.

Compensation Range: $103,000 - $120,000

Possible Bonus: 7.5%

• Coordinating production planning and scheduling activities to support customer demand, operational priorities, and site performance goals.
• Developing and maintaining short‑term and mid‑term production plans based on customer orders, inventory availability, production capacity, and operational constraints.
• Working cross‑functionally with Operations, Logistics, Warehouse, Quality, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams to support effective order fulfillment and production execution.
• Preparing and communicating daily and future planning priorities, including production needs, shipment readiness, transfer requirements, and schedule changes.
• Supporting new product introductions, process changes, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross‑functional projects.
• Responding to order changes and inquiries from internal teams.
• Developing and improving standard work, planning tools, reports, and process documentation.
• Preparing and distributing operational instructions.
• Maintaining accurate planning information in company systems, reports, schedules, and communication tools.
• Working closely with logistics, operations, and customer service teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment.

• BA/BS degree in supply chain, logistics, business, engineering, accounting, information systems, or other related field (can be waived with equivalent experience).
• Experience in a production/inventory/forecasting/demand planning environment.
• Basic understanding of supply chain processes and the impact of inventory.
• Ability to study, interpret, and develop a thorough understanding of problems and opportunities.
• Can identify ways to improve inventory management tools and develop new processes.
• Ability to present findings that drive understanding, alignment, and informed decision‑making.
• Ability to coordinate cross‑functional research activities to improve existing processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of all Microsoft applications, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated analytical and technical skills, comfortable using ERP, inventory management, and forecasting systems.

• Career paths, training and development, e‑learning and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting at hire date.
• Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000–$1,500.
• 401(k) match: 100% of the first 3% contributed, and 50% of the next 3%.
• Free Life and Disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans.
• Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more.
• Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities.
• Recognition incentives for service and peer‑to‑peer recognition.

AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.