Packaging Demand Planner

$72,000 - $72,000/Yr

True Leaf Farms - San Juan Bautista, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Juan Bautista, CA

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Packaging Demand Planner at True Leaf Farms is responsible for analyzing packaging inventory and ensuring accurate inventory levels are maintained. This role involves placing purchase orders for direct materials, reporting on inventory status, and addressing inventory-related issues. The position requires collaboration with various departments and vendors to optimize inventory management and support the overall supply chain process.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the carton yard inventory and determine the quantity to order ensuring the inventory is turning at the appropriate rate.
• Use Tableau to understand usage of packaging items.
• Manage vendors and ensure they are complying with our min/max program.
• Coordinate transfers of materials at the end of each season and within the carton yards.
• Create purchase orders in Famous for packaging and overseeing the purchase order process.
• Maintain and update vendor database and contact information.
• Reconcile inventories weekly for financials and verify pricing info of packaging items.
• Communicate ad-hoc reports on aged and obsolete materials to VP of Packaging Procurement.
• Work with Finance and Suppliers to resolve PO quantity and pricing issues.
• Collaborate directly with scheduling, carton yard employees and production personnel.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 to 5 years' experience in purchasing, accounting or supply chain.
• Experience in Demand Planning.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A) from four-year College or university preferred but not required.
• High School Diploma required.
• Proficient in MS Office, intermediate Excel, PowerPoint, accounting and invoicing.
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to take calls after hours and weekends.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and possess great organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance