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About the Role
As a Central Planner at Lactalis in the USA, you will be responsible for managing the short and mid-term capacity, inventory levels, and transportation requirements for assigned product lines. Your objective will be to maintain finished goods levels, meet customer service goals, and efficiently utilize manufacturing resources.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and prepare reports on plant capacity utilization by product lines.
- Understand KPIs related to the position, planning department, and cross-functional impacts.
- Conduct inventory simulations to determine optimal safety stock and inventory levels.
- Analyze risks of dumps and downgrades and act to minimize negative impact.
- Identify SKUs that are problematic for discontinuation or rationalization.
- Provide finished goods requirements to plant schedulers and monitor production schedules.
- Plan and enter interplant shipment orders within established inventory standards.
- Communicate logistics requirements for interplant movement.
- Communicate changes to inventory plans that may impact delivery commitments.
- Identify FC challenges and/or production bottlenecks with Demand Planners.
- Analyze and manage aging and 8-day-to-expire reports to mitigate waste risk.
- Understand Capacity graph review for product lines.
- Utilize FuturMaster for inventory planning.
- Provide recaps and action items from meetings.
- Enforce accountability of action items.
- Facilitate monthly/weekly meetings with strategic cross-functional teams.
- Coordinate with distribution center and sales personnel regarding inventory levels and product aging.
- Coordinate meetings with the Manufacturing team for transparency and efficiency.
- Prepare and distribute reports on activity and performance metrics.
- Cross-train with other Central Planners and provide back-up support.
- Understand Capacity constraints on managed Product lines.
- Work with Supply Planning manager on projects and process implementation.
- Visit manufacturing sites to understand processes and build relationships.
- Provide training to new supply planners or associate supply planners.
Requirements
- Associate degree or higher preferred; bachelor’s degree or combination of education and industry experience is ideal.
- 1+ years of planning experience preferred, or a combination of transferable education and experience.
- Experience in the Food Industry, Relative Supply Chain, or Financial Analysis is preferred.
- Ability to learn and use FuturMaster, Stratum, and AS/400.
- APICS or CPIM certification or similar knowledge is beneficial.
- Travel may be required seldom.
- Extended hours may be necessary depending on project needs.
- Tools such as a computer, phone, or allowances may be provided.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
- Requires physical presence in the office, in accordance with the Hybrid Work Policy.
- Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment.
Skills
- FuturMaster
- Stratum
- AS/400
- APICS
- CPIM
Location
- Buffalo, New York
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 1+ years planning experience preferred
Education Level
- Associate degree or higher preferred
- Bachelor's degree or combination of Education and Industry Experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards Program
- Variety of affordable benefits and coverage options
- Significant support for insurance costs
- Generous contributions to retirement plans
- Paid Time Off from day one
- Training and development opportunities
- Education Reimbursement
About the Company
- Lactalis is the world leader in dairy and a family-owned company with over 85,000 professionals globally.
- We produce award-winning dairy products.
- In the US, we offer brands including Galbani®, Président®, Kraft®, Breakstone’s®, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, Mountain High®, Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.
- Our core values are Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity.
- We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and unique backgrounds and ideas are valued.
Equal Opportunity
- Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer.
- We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.
- Any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.