Merchandise Planner - Bakery develops strategies and techniques to increase sales of baked goods. Analyzes department profits and profit margins of individual items. Being a Merchandise Planner - Bakery controls ordering, inventory, and quality of baked goods. Responsible for increasing business with new and existing customers. Additionally, Merchandise Planner - Bakery may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Planner - Bakery typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Title: Sr. Materials Planner
Department: Procurement
REPORTS To: Material Manager
Site: Hazelwood Manufacturing Plant
FLSA Status: Exempt
SUMMARY
The Sr. Materials Planner is a key component of the supply chain organization at Nature’s Bakery. The successful candidate is an organized, detail-oriented, effective communicator who can both think on their feet and create long-term plans and share the vision of that plan with
key stakeholders. They will maintain synchronization of the supply chain between various organizations, customers, and suppliers by managing product requirements, inventory systems, and production flow of work in process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ingredients from entry into the plant through its use into a finished good
both short and long-term plans based on forecasts and sales
shop floor personnel regarding all issues impacting the supply chain and schedule
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following list that follows is representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGE SKILLS
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no direct reports.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and energized equipment. The noise level in the work environment varies depending on tasks.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a Full Time Non-Exempt position 40 hour per week, and it may require working additional hours depending on business need requirements.
TRAVEL
No travel is expected for this position.
Nature’s Bakery, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.