Coordinator Production Planning and Scheduling

Coordinator Production Planning and Scheduling

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness - We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Founded in 1988, our factory in Hereford produces the Merrick brand, a leader in natural and organic pet food We believe that our people are the source of our competitive advantage, and as we invest in our people, we invest in our shared future. When you join our Purina factory in Hereford, you are not only joining a leader in natural and organic pet food, you are joining a tight knit community focused on creating the most nutritious and wholesome food for pets.

As a Coordinator Production Planning and Scheduling, you will collaborate with teams to provide the factory with production schedules, maintain materials, and order finished products from other factories. You will train in each function, with primary focus on ensuring customer satisfaction through inventory level oversight within the factory.

• Utilize SAP and other digital tools to create schedules for production lines
• Monitor adherence to the production schedule, adjusting as needed and identifying risks
• Communicate and map out finished good needs at local factory
• Keep inventory “right sized” to manage warehouse space while servicing customers’ needs
• Collaborate with brand teams to execute and plan launches and coordinate with materials team to order packing materials and ingredients
• Maintain master data of each material type including lead time to obtain, vendor information and safety stock numbers
• Actively participate in factory improvement initiatives

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months experience working in inventory management, ordering, purchasing, or data entry in a manufacturing, warehouse, industrial, military or related environment.

The approximate pay range for this position is $47,000.00 to $68,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

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Job Requisition: 410460