<p>Description</p> <p>Production Planner</p> <p>We are looking for a Production Planner for Pilgrim's that plans and manages production schedules to meet order fill rate and on-time delivery metrics based on sales forecasts, customer demands, and production lead-times.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Schedule and direct production planning meetings, track operational performance to schedules, and coordinate necessary adjustments. </li><li>Optimize inventory levels and working capital while supporting targeted customer service levels. </li><li>Coordinate production requirements with Procurement and Operations to ensure adequate inventory of raw materials, packaging, and ingredient components. </li><li>Work closely with Operations to understand and support their needs in order to facilitate high schedule adherence. </li><li>Take part in the logistics planning and contracting of raw materials and finished products. </li><li>Utilize a collaborative approach with Inventory Control and Distribution Planning to ensure timely and efficient order fulfillment. </li><li>Manage and maintain OFR indicators for Prepared Food's customers. </li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process. </li><li>Must have intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. </li><li>Ability to view the supply chain as a series of linked processes. </li><li>Have a solid understanding of electronic business systems. </li><li>Maintains exceptional analytical, math and problem-solving skills </li><li>Must have strong organizational skills and acute attention to details. </li><li>Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and ask questions as needed. </li><li>Must have a track record of successful implementation. </li><li>Knowledge of SAP or other software related to production planning is preferred. </li></ul> <p>EOE/Vets/Disabled</p>