Supply Planner - Seattle, United States - Darigold

Description

The Supply Planner is part of Darigold's supply planning team in Seattle.

They play a central role in production and inventory planning by developing, maintaining, and publishing a Master Production Schedule (MPS) and inventory reporting for Darigold's consumer products.

The Supply Planner will gain a deep understanding of the consumer products business and make recommendations on production strategies to leadership.

Success in this role is determined by ability to manage supply plans and scenarios, build strong cross-functional relationships, and think creatively within a complex business environment to maximize business results through superior customer order fulfillment.

Additionally, this position has the opportunity to influence the business at a strategic level by maintaining and enhancing capacity models, contributing to Darigold's monthly supply review process, and refining business planning processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):Provide a production plan to plants considering customer demand profiles, inventory age, plant capacities, materials availability and other factorsBuild + maintain intermediate range month) supply models of the business, identifying gaps in capabilities vs demand, and making recommendations to leadership of reconciliation optionsProvide inventory forecasts to leadership based on the supply and demand plan to support strategic inventory management decisionsOwn capacity modeling process for your respective plants based on demonstrated capabilities and expected future step-changesPartner with sales, logistics, and customer service to ensure orders are shipped on-time and in fullPartner with sales, logistics, customer service, and demand planning to ensure supply is consumed within it's saleable life and minimize inventory write-downsMaintain master item data integrity to ensure accurate reporting and high-integrity plans within the organizationLearn the processes and duties of other planning areas to provide backup as neededManage seasonal SKU activity and plan for inventory buildsContinuously improve effectiveness of cross-cutting decision making and execution processes in order to meet organizational financial and service objectivesMaintains ownership and accuracy of master data for the Supply Planning organization and works cross functionally with IT as necessary to maintainKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Bachelor's degree or higher in business, finance, operations, or supply chain3+ years of experience in supply planning, inventory management, or supply chain3+ years of experience in a manufacturing field in an analytical or planning roleStrong computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Excel requiredSkilled in other Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Outlook)

Strong analytical capabilityStrong written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated organization, follow-up, and detail orientationAbility to prioritize competing assignments and meet established deadlinesEducation, Experience and Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field or equivalent work experience3+ years: Manufacturing Field in an Analytical or Planning role3+ years: Supply Planning, Inventory Management or Supply ChainPreferred Education, Experience and CertificationsAPICS CPIM certification or equivalentAdvanced degree in business, finance, operations or supply chainExperience using reports in Microsoft PowerBIExperience running/writing queries in SQLExperience with Microsoft Power Query and Power PivotBenefits of Working at DarigoldWe understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important.

We're proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package - that includes:Employer 401K contribution of up to 9%Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefitsEmployer-paid life & disability coveragePaid time off and paid holidays8 weeks of paid parental leaveEducation assistanceEmployee assistance programFlexible working arrangement where applied (up to 2 days/week after initial 90 days and approval by hiring manager and HR)

Compensation range:
$78,381 to $ 107,722 (individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge, and skills)Our Commitment to DiversityAchieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard torace, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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