Supply Planner at Jack Link's Protein Snacks

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Planning, Production Planning, Fulfillment Planning, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Purchase Order Execution, Resource Planning, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Interpersonal Communication, Process Implementation

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Company Description At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Golden Island®, BiFi®, and Peperami® and KOOEE!® to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it. Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks. Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks. Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Supply Planner role is a highly visible role working cross-functionally with our demand planning, production planning, manufacturing (including kitting and repacking) partners to create production and/or fulfillment plans. You will also serve as a leader to drive continuous improvements, refining performance and efficiencies. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Review and revise production and fulfillment plans as required by updating schedules. Partner with Secondary Manufacturing on supply to ensure execution of post-pack assembly. Execute purchase orders and STOs within SAP for co-manufacturers and international partners. Monitor inventory age and develop plans to mitigate aged and excess inventory. Effectively participate in supply chain projects to deliver expected outcomes. Work with manufacturing as required to support warehouse and resource planning. Manage various ad-hoc reports from large, complex data sets using Excel. Perform additional duties as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is an office setting with varying degrees of temperature and noise levels. The vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience 2 + years of experience working in a Supply Planner role or equivalent Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments Strong understanding and experience developing and implementing processes and systems Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SAP Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in a Supply Planning role with a Consumer-Packaged Goods Company Hands-on experience with SAP preferred. APICS or equivalent Supply Chain certification Additional Information The salary range for this role is $64,000 - $85,000 (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off. Disclaimer: This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law. E-VERIFY: Jack Link’s is a participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employeesAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Sub-Department: Operations Planning Department: Operations Compensation: USD 64000 - USD 85000 - yearly

Responsibilities

The Supply Planner creates production and fulfillment plans by collaborating with demand planning, manufacturing, and international partners. They are also responsible for managing inventory age, executing purchase orders in SAP, and driving continuous process improvements.