Production Planner at Refresco

Salary range: $68k - $77k (depending on experience and education)

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.  

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them.  This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?  

Position Description

The Production Planner is responsible for the materials PO’s and delivery tracking as well as planning production based on internal and external customer demand, meeting customer expectations, while maintaining and balancing pre-established safety stock levels and efficiency in the manufacturing plant. The Production Planner is also responsible for the creation of stock transfer orders (STO’s) of products shipped but not produced in the manufacturing facility.

Essential Functions:

• Schedule Materials PO's/Releases following Finished Goods (FG) production schedule priorities, respecting Safety stocks and lead times.
• Materials On the Road (OTR) tracking and on-hand daily commodity ordering reviews.
• Manage run-downs of material stock due to graphic changes or discontinuations to the product portfolio.
• FG Production Scheduling aligned to Sales and Operations Plan (S&OP), minimum order requirements.
• Release process orders to the manufacturing floor based on the schedule.
• Review changes in demand and makes appropriate adjustments to order quantities in order to support production requirements.
• Root cause analysis for scheduling or material variances.
• Input to production run rates/downtime (feeding SAP and S&OP process).
• Initiate and track Destruction of Material Requests (DOMR) to plants and Suppliers for obsolete materials.
• Track customer bill backs for DOMR’d materials when appropriate.
• Review SAP master data (MRP settings) from an analytical perspective and suggest workable changes for efficiencies.
• Initiate requests to change or delist materials and bill of materials to data administration team. Track through completion.
• Assist with coordination of ACE projects to completion (Supply Chain step and MRP settings).
• Lead production meetings from a planning perspective to discuss the daily and weekly production schedule and discuss crewing calendar, capacity and any areas that need to be resolved to accomplish the production schedule.
• Works on Continuous improvement projects and cross-functional teams to help improve efficiencies of the plant and the planning processes.
• Provide back up for secondary manufacturing facility or lines.
• Stock Transfer Orders (STO’s).
• Fill rate, production attainment, aged, DOS, safety stock, FG transfers

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field required plus five (5) years of experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment. 
• Prior experience in food/ beverage manufacturing, sourcing or supply chain is highly desirable.
• Three (3) plus years of SAP experience is preferred.
• APICs Certified is a plus.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Data-driven, analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communicator and strong team player who is able to work across multiple functions.
• Ability to work under pressure with limited guidance but with the business acumen to drive the correct decisions based upon company pillars.
• Organized and detail-oriented, adaptable to change.
• Consistently delivers results and demonstrates personal initiative and independent motivation to achieve goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures
• Commit to ongoing personal and professional development, including participation in training and educational programs as may be offered from time to time
• Working knowledge of Planning tools and ERP systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and SAP.

A Career with Refresco  

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:  

• Medical/dental/vision insurance   
• Life insurance   
• 401(k) savings plan with company match  
• Paid holidays and vacation   
• Well-being benefits  
• Discount programs  

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!  

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